The unhealthy, fat-laden diets people had enjoyed before were no longer being worked off by the rigors of daily living. Fifty years ago people also weren't aware of the dangers of smoking, a major risk factor for heart disease. The Surgeon General's first warning about the harmful effects of smoking didn't occur until 1964. Cigarette ads ran on American television until 1971. For Today Heart disease is on the decline today because of progressive medical research, advanced surgical techniques and early prevention efforts.
Doctors are now aware of risk factors such as heredity, poor diet and smoking.
And, prescription drugs are available that can control high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Drugs such as statins can lower elevated cholesterol levels, while beta-blocker drugs can treat high blood pressure, relieve chest pain and prevent subsequent heart attacks. Researchers also have discovered that ordinary aspirin can be used to prevent blood clots and reduce blood vessel inflammation which can trigger heart attacks. Bypass surgery is the most common treatment for advanced heart disease. Cardiologists believe that TMR improves blood flow to the heart by promoting the growth of new micro-blood vessels in the heart muscle.