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Usted puede prevenir y controlar la enfermedad coronaria si toma medidas para controlar sus factores de riesgo a través de cambios para lograr un estilo de vida saludable para el corazón y el uso de medicamentos.

La enfermedad coronaria puede causar complicaciones graves. Adoptar un estilo de vida saludable y recibir cuidado continuo y apoyo emocional, puede ayudar a prevenir o retrasar la enfermedad coronaria y sus complicaciones. Conozca los signos de alerta de un ataque cardíaco y llame al 9-1-1 para ayuda de urgencia si piensa que está teniendo un ataque cardíaco.

Los tipos principales de actividad física son la actividad aeróbica, las actividades para el fortalecimiento de los músculos, las actividades para el fortalecimiento de los huesos y los estiramientos. La actividad aeróbica, que hace latir al corazón más rápidamente, es la que más beneficia al corazón y los pulmones. Dependiendo de su condición física, la actividad aeróbica puede ser leve, moderada o intensa.

Treatment depends on the type of cardiomyopathy you have, the severity of your symptoms and complications, and your age and overall health. Treatments may include heart-healthy lifestyle changes, medicines, nonsurgical procedures, and surgery and implanted devices.

Ongoing care—including heart-healthy lifestyle changes and medicines—speech, physical, and occupational therapy rehabilitation, and mental health care and support can help you recover from a stroke and may even help prevent another stroke. Know the stroke warning signs and call 9–1–1 for emergency help if you think you are having another stroke.

The symptoms of a heart attack can vary from person to person. The most common symptoms include chest pain or discomfort, upper body discomfort, and shortness of breath.

If you are living with heart failure, you should follow your lifelong treatment plan, take steps to prevent heart failure from getting worse, plan ahead, and obtain emotional support.

Most of the metabolic risk factors have no signs or symptoms, although a large waistline is a visible sign. Some people may have symptoms of high blood sugar if diabetes is present.

You cannot prevent mitral valve prolapse because most people who have the condition are born with it.

People living with mitral valve prolapse should receive ongoing care, take all medicines as prescribed, and make heart-healthy lifestyle choices.