| PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR HEART DISEASES |
| Reduce smoking - Offer nicotine replacement patches Lipid management LDL < 100mg/dl HDL > 35mg/dl TGA < 200mg/dl Improve Nutritional Habits <30% Calories from fat < 7% of calories as saturated fat < 200 mg dietary cholesterol/day Weight management BMI: 18.5 - 24.9 kg/m Physical Activity 30 - 60 min/3-4 times a week Jogging, walking, cycling, aerobics Antiplatelets agents/ anticoagulants Asprin 80-250 mg/day if not contraindicated Angiotensin Beta - Blockers Estrogen replacement Blood Pressure control <140/90 mmHg, <130/85mmHg for people with diabetes, heart or renal insufficiency |