We all are aware of the central function of the heart in providing blood supply and nutrition to each and every part of our body. But for doing so, and for constant and unfaltering muscle action, the heart itself requires an uninterrupted supply of energy, in the form of oxygen and nutrients through the coronary arteries. A blockage in the coronary arteries prevent the flow of blood containing oxygen and nutrients to the heart, thus causing a starvation of the heart muscle, known in the medical science as ischemia. The problem dawns to the patient in the form of severe discomfort in the chest known as angina. If the blockage is very severe, it could lead to a heart attack, or the death of some of the heart muscles.

When a person is having a heart attack, oxygen is provided to the patient via nose plugs or facemasks to help the patient breathe easily and to supply the necessary amount of oxygen in the blood.

The medical science of our times is fully able to treat a heart attack, and further better, to prevent one, or to reduce the frequency of heart attacks. A medication called Beta Blockers is used to reduce the pulse rate and to lower the blood pressure, thus reducing the stress on the heart. It can be given to the patient both through an intravenous line and orally.

Aspirin is effective in decreasing blood clotting, as it does not let platelets to stick together. Plavix (Clopidogrel) is also an effective platelet blocker prescribed to those suffering from a heart attack. Both of these medicines can be taken orally. Among the medicine that stop blood clotting by the means of an intravenous line, Heparin, Lovenox, and 2B3A are prominent. They can help the blockage situation from worsening. Nitroglycerine is a commonly used drug among patients of angina and heart diseases. It helps reduce chest pain, and can be taken in different ways. It comes in a pill, which is allowed to dissolve in the mouth when kept under the tongue. It also is available in the form of a paste to be applied externally to the chest, and could be supplied through an IV line. Morphine is also used to control chest discomfort, as well as for controlling anxiety.

Although these medicine do a very effective job in stabilizing a condition of blockage, but are not capable of removing one. For that purpose, Thrombolytics or Clot Buster medication is used. Medicines like T-PA (Tissue Plasminogen Activator) can remove a blockage and restore the flow of blood. The blockage can also be removed by the means of balloon angioplasty.

However, prevention is certainly better than cure, which the people undergoing through the agony of a heart attack will tell you. There are a few steps that you can take in order to minimize the chances of a heart attack. A minimum of five fruits or vegetable items should be a part of your daily diet, try working out for at least two and a half hours in a week, look after your body and maintain a healthy weight. You will be doing yourself a huge favor if you dont smoke, as that minimizes your chances of being prone to heart attack by 35%.

Research proves that people who maintain a healthy diet, a healthy weight, are physically active and do not smoke, are less liable to suffer a heart attack by 80%, no matter if they are in their 50s or 60s. The kind of lifestyle you want to have is certainly up to you, but everyone wants a healthy heart. It certainly is worth the trouble modifying your lifestyle to have one.

All you have to do is to modify your daily routine a little to allow some room for you to take care of your health. You dont have to spend laborious hours in a gym, you dont have to cut drastically on your diet and you dont even have to make your professional and social lives suffer, and you still would be able to lose weight and maintain it for a long period of time.

Just remember three healthy steps to lose weight without hassle.

Work Out Daily

This step can really save you from some anxiety attacks if you end up putting on some pounds. Daily and consistent exercise will help you to control and maintain your weight in a very smooth, orderly and effective manner. All you have to do is to make sure that you take a little time out for it. If you are short of time, let it be for at least half an hour only.

But in order to enjoy its benefits, you need to be regular and consistent. You could jog in the nearest park, or take a two-mile fast paced walk or ride a bicycle. If you are not able to make it to the outdoors, you could walk using a treadmill or work out on an exercise cycle. Which ever way you do it, you must realize the importance of this step.

Physical exercise makes your whole body work and each and every muscle of your body needs some kind of physical activity in order to grow stronger and healthier. And most of all, the most important muscular organ of your body, your heart, benefits from it.

Your heart really is the root to your health. Since the heart performs the critical function of delivering oxygen-rich blood to nourish all parts of your body, a good circulation system and a healthy heart is important to your health. If you have a healthy and strong heart, all your bodily functions will be performed in an efficient manner, your mind will remain more active and you will be able to concentrate better on things, which can considerably help you in your professional life. Daily exercise will prevent you from being affected from serious problems like diabetes, heart diseases and obesity.

Eat in Moderation

A balanced life-style and moderate eating habits are the key to a healthy body and controlling your weight. Cutting back on your diet may actually give way to excessive consumption of what you were avoiding in the first place and anxious eating patterns.

Instead, do not completely deprive yourself of all the tastes in the world, unless your physician has directed you to do so, but consume in a moderate and balanced fashion, so you do not disturb the balance of your diet, and thus lose control over your weight.

Consume small portions of different portions of your meal, regardless of their nutritious value. Doing so will adapt your stomach for taking lesser amounts of food. You can feel full by drinking more water for doing so.

Find A Work Out Partner

Research shows that working out with a partner brings much better results, helps maintain your diet, keeps you interested and helps developing an exercise routine and has other long-term benefits. You can explore the benefits of this step even further by assigning each other the task of monitoring how the other mate is doing in losing weight.

This way you will feel accountable and responsible for your exercise and other healthy activities as well. Not only will this make you more organized, but will also enhance the emotional value of your health experience.