Why the hєαrt αttαck is most common in early mornings
What is a heart attack?
A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that supplies oxygen to part of your heart muscle suddenly stops. Your heart can no longer receive enough oxygen. If blood flow is not restored quickly, the heart muscle begins to die.
Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of heart attack. A less common cause is a severe spasm, or sudden contraction, of a coronary artery that can stop the flow of blood to the heart muscle.
Why are heart attacks common in the morning?
Heart attacks are more common at this time because our heart’s workload suddenly increases, our coronary arteries are more compressed and our ability to dissolve blood clots is decreased.
Prevent heart attacks by doing the following
1. Healthy eating – Eat a heart healthy diet.
A heart-healthy diet plan includes:
- Using fresh ingredients or foods with no added salt.
- Vegetables and fruits
- Beans or other legumes
- Lean meat and fish
- Low-fat or fat-free dairy products
- Whole grains
- Healthy fats, such as olive oil
Limit your intake of the following products:
- Salt
- Sugar
- Processed carbohydrates
- Alcohol
- Saturated fats (found in red meat and full-fat dairy products) and trans fats (found in fried fast food, potato chips and baked goods).
- Avoid smoking
2. Physical activity: Exercise boosts your metabolic rate and muscle mass. It helps reduce body fat, which makes your heart stronger.
3. Manage your stress
Sustained stress levels, depression or emotional breakdown can damage blood vessels, arteries and the heart.
4. Get a good night’s sleep
If you don’t get enough sleep, you increase your risk of high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. Most adults need at least seven hours of sleep per night. Make sleep a priority in your life. Set a sleep schedule and stick to it by going to bed and waking up at the same times each day. Make sure your bedroom is dark and quiet, so it’s easier to sleep.
5. Maintain a healthy weight
Being overweight, especially in the midsection of the body, increases your risk of heart disease. Being overweight can lead to conditions that increase your chances of developing heart disease – including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.
