Patient was educated on measures to prevent exacerbation of arrhythmia as follows:
- Maintain an ideal body weight for height. Maintain compliance with any physical exercise suggested to cut down the weight.
- Limit intake of caffeinated drinks, such as, coffee. Limit coffee to no more than one cup a day.
- Limit intake of alcohol to no more 2 drinks in a week. This might need to be completely avoided based on the severity of the arrhythmia.
- Observe compliance with heart healthy diet, by limiting sodium intake to no more than 2 grams a day and limiting saturated fat intake.
- Be cautious about using any potassium supplements, as potassium in the blood is maintained in a close range. Both high and low potassium levels are significant risk factors for rhythm disturbances in the heart.