New research has found that listening to 30 minutes of music a day significantly reduces the risk of further heart health problems after a heart attack.
A study has found that listening to 30 minutes of music a day can significantly reduce the risk of further heart problems for people who have experienced a heart attack.
The research is due to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 69th Annual Scientific Session & Expo, scheduled to begin on March 28, 2020.
According to the study’s lead author, Prof. Predrag Mitrovic, of the University of Belgrade School of Medicine, “There have been very few studies analyzing the effects of music on heart conditions.”
“Based on our findings, we believe music therapy can help all patients after a heart attack, not only patients with early postinfarction angina. It’s also very easy and inexpensive to implement.”
– Prof. Predrag Mitrovic
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack — amounting to approximately 805,000 heart attacks per year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report.
Heart attacks can be lethal, particularly if they happen outside of a hospital, but many people recover. A significant number of these people experience anxiety and chest pains in the first 2 days after the cardiac event.
The CDC also point out that a person who has had a heart attack may have a higher risk of a future heart attack or cardiovascular disease.
Treatment for a heart attack depends on the type of attack and factors specific to each person. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), it may involve