For heart attack victims who are overweight or have high blood cholesterol levels, changes in diet may be recommended. Smokers must quit because of tobacco's very harmful effects on the heart. The process of quitting begins when the person is in the hospital and should be continued after hospital discharge. It may be recommended that a person participate in a stop smoking program to help kick the habit. A person who has had a heart attack should also talk about the use of alcohol with his or her doctor.
Alcohol can have very bad effects on the heart and blood vessels.
Following recommendations on weight, diet, medications, Work, rest and exercise will help reduce the risk of future heart attacks. It also helps to find ways to reduce stress and enjoy leisure time. Resuming sexual relations after a heart attack is of concern to many heart attack victims. Like any other physical activity, sexual intercourse may be resumed gradually, beginning about four to six weeks after a heart attack. It is normal to be fearful at first.