Heart Failure and Heart Attack In India cardiovascular diseases which include heart failure and heart attack contribute maximum to the mortality burden. Patients who have had heart attack are more likely to prone to develop heart failure. Therefore utmost care must be taken to prevent a second heart attack. In order to prevent heart attack happening again, do the following : Blood test has to be conducted to make sure that your blood sugar and blood cholesterol is under control. Blood Pressure has to be checked regularly and make sure it is under control. Check your weight regularly and make sure that your weight is in the optimum range. Avoid smoking and alcohol intake. Take only adequate calories and do regular physical activity. Good exercise and diet is the corner stone of your health Smoking and alcohol Give up smoking and alcohol consumption for ever . Healthy Diet. Include more leafy vegetables and fruits in your diet. Sugar and salt Control Sugar and Salt consumption in diet Fat Reduce the amount of fat in your diet Red Meat Control red meat consumption in diet. Exercise Daily 40-45 minute walk is the best exercise for your health. Do exercise as per your physicians advice. Routine Checkup Blood Pressure, Blood cholesterol and Blood sugar need to be checked in regular interval .