What are the risks of not following a heart healthy diet?

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  1. Riverside Heart and Vascular Center
     
    Riverside Heart and Vascular Center answered:
    You may develop heart disease if you do not follow a heart healthy diet. High blood cholesterol puts you at a higher risk for heart disease. Untreated high blood pressure may lead to a stroke. It can also lead to a heart attack or heart or kidney failure. Obesity is linked to medical problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes. You may need to follow this diet if you already had a heart attack or stroke. You may be more likely to have another stroke or heart attack if you do not follow this diet.
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