Having a single cardiac event is a terrifying experience, and it is reasonable to be hesitant about returning to your normal life after it has occurred, particularly when it comes to making adjustments to your routine. However, recent studies have shown that engaging in modest physical activity can reduce the likelihood of experiencing a recurrent heart attack by more than fifty percent.
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes found that any type of movement reduces recurring heart attacks. The study tracked over 600 New York City emergency room patients discharged with acute coronary syndrome, which includes heart attacks and unstable angina. From 2016 to 2020, patients wore wrist accelerometers to track physical activity and sleep for 30 days after their emergency room visit. 8.2% of individuals died or had a cardiac incident within a year. Sitting for more than 10 hours a day or staying still increased the chance of another cardiac attack, according to the study.
In the following article, Robert Segal, M.D., founder of Manhattan Cardiology, Medical Offices of Manhattan and co-founder of LabFinder explains the how and why, as well as the steps you may take to reduce the likelihood of having a heart attack for yourself. Read the article
