== Causes and Symptoms ==
*Smoking, [[Obesity]], Inactivity, Lack of [[Vitamin B6]] and [[Magnesium]], Anger, [[Depression]]
*Taking calcium [[Calcium]] supplements may INCREASE the possibility of a heart attack or [[stroke]].* Low serum [[HawthornLycopene]] is able to dilate coronary arteries (which provide blood to the heart), lowering and [[Beta-carotene]] increase the risk of heart attack and increasing blood flow to the heart.acute myocardial infarction
== Home remedies ==
* Antioxidants : Fruits and vegetables account for the highest levels of antioxidants. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of heart attack by 20%.
* one glass of red wine a day helps blood circulation : Numerous studies show that polyphenols in grape-derived foods such as raisins, wine, and juice are effective in maintaining cardiovascular health, including bringing down blood pressure.
* [[Apples]] contains a compound called rutin that has been found to be a potential clot-buster.* [[Carrots]] contain lots of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene. The World's Healthiest Foods site refers to an earlier 10 year Netherlands study on how diet influences cardiovascular disease (CVD). That study concluded that yellow and orange foods, especially carrots, protected against CVD* [[Tomatoes]] are high in [[lycopene]].* [[Guava ]] protects against blocked arteries, joint degeneration, nervous system problems and even possibly cancer.
* [[Ho Shou Wu]], also known as fo-ti or ho she wu, the root of this native Chinese vine is a powerful tonic to increase energy and maintain youthful vigor, while still having a calming effect. It contains a natural form of lecithin that helps lessen arterial plaque and lower blood pressure.
*The polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats provided by walnuts promote cardiovascular health and have been shown to dramatically lower the risk of a heart attack.