Answer:
First, if you already have ischemic heart disease, it is best to follow the specific recommendations of your cardiologist. If you are asking a general question on how to minimize contracting coronary artery disease and ischemic heart disease, the answer is multifactorial. This involves not smoking, using alcohol (legally, as an adult) in moderation (if there is no predeliction for abuse in personal or family history), minimizing saturated fats and processed foods, as well as minimizing simple sugars and carbohydrates. A diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, with fish, such as salmon and tuna (containing omega-3 fatty acids) is helpful. Maintain a healthy weight. Exercise, especially the aerobic type, is ideal (walking, jogging and the like). Low stress in relationships helps too. Finding ways to resolve conflict without high tension or loud arguments is essential. Meditation is highly beneficial. Even if all of the above are followed, it is still possible to "get" coronary artery disease (and ischemic heart disease), usually due to strong family history. If this happens, continue to live as healthily as possible, even though stents or bypass surgery, ultimately, may be needed along the way. And, most importantly, get the rest and sleep you need, every day. :)