Coronary Heart Disease/Heart Failure Preventative tips Coronary Heart Disease/Heart Failure It is important to take your medications daily (set a reminder alert on your phone if necessaryBe sure to keep up with your refillsConsider the DASH or MEDITERRANEAN diet (both recommended by the American Heart Association)Taking a daily walk (the key is to move do something you enjoy and increase weekly)Stay Hydrated, Drink 8-12 glasses of water daily.Consider adding a device to track your steps