Coronary artery disease has been the leading cause of death in America for many years. With this disease, blockages develop in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. These blockages decrease blood flow to the heart muscle, which can eventually lead to a heart attack.

Although there is no specific cardiac stent diet, people who have had a cardiac stent and been diagnosed with heart disease should focus on a diet that is low in animal fat and high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.