Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam (AKHD) treating heart attacks

Dr. Amit Soni, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist from Aga Khan Hospital

What you need to know:

Cessation of tobacco use, reduction of salt in the diet, consuming fruits and vegetables, regular physical activity and avoiding harmful use of alcohol have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition, drug treatment of diabetes, hypertension and high blood lipids may be necessary to reduce cardiovascular risk and prevent heart attacks and heart failures.