If possible, resume work obligations slowly, beginning by working shorter days and with fewer responsibilities, and gradually taking on longer days and more responsibilities. Stress Stress places stress on the heart, so it should be avoided if possible. Practice stress-relieving activities, such as meditation, yoga, or breathing exercises. Talk to people if you feel bottled up. Consult a professional counselor, doctor, nurse, or religious advisor if you feel you cannot dispel your stress.
Nutrition helps As always, diet is important.
A quick look through a bookstore or library will turn up hundreds of heart healthy cookbooks. Equally important, when making changes in diet, is to let a health practitioner know what you are doing. A number of health practitioners recommend specific supplements and foods to those recovering from heart disease or an operation. Tonight supports this. This report noted that scientists had discovered that patients with weakened heart muscles had unusually low levels of CoQ10, and studies have found that when patients take CoQ10 supplements, the majority show significant improvement, including an improved quality of life and an improved rating on the New York Heart Association functional scale, which classifies patients with cardiac disease based on clinical severity and prognosis.