You can reduce your risk of having a heart attack—even if you already have coronary heart disease (CHD) or have had a previous heart attack. The key is to take steps to prevent or control your heart disease risk factors.

Six Key Steps To Reduce Heart Attack Risk

Taking these steps will reduce your risk of having a heart attack:

- Stop smoking

- Lower high blood pressure

- Reduce high blood cholesterol

- Aim for a healthy weight

- Be physically active each day

- Manage diabetes