PREVENTING heart disease mainly involves controlling blood pressure, managing blood sugar, maintaining a healthy diet, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) said Wednesday.

In an interview on "Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon," PHA president Dr. Rodney Jimenez discussed common causes of heart disease, effective prevention methods, and symptoms to guard against.

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