How to control a heart attack

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Heart attacks are a leading cause of death in the U.S., and most are preventable. Stopping smoking and losing excess weight can help reduce your risk. 

Exercise regularly for 30 minutes or more each day and eat healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains, and lean meats. In addition to these basic measures, there are additional steps you can take to reduce your risk of a heart attack. 

The saying "you can't always control what happens, but you can always control how you react" sums up the best ways to handle cardiac events like heart attacks. 

Reduce stress by eliminating artificial stimulants and getting enough sleep (at least 8 hours), exercising regularly, and working with your doctor when it's right for you to do so. 

Also, don't forget to eat healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, chicken, and lean meat -- even low-fat dairy products -- because these foods have been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease."

Heart attacks can occur at any time, but people who have a heart attack on the weekend tend to be more likely to die than when they had their coronary event on another day. 

They are more likely to find themselves in the hospital, relying on a heat pump or other machines to keep them alive.