Patient was educated on measures to prevent exacerbation of arrhythmia as follows:

  1. Maintain an ideal body weight for height. Maintain compliance with any physical exercise suggested to cut down the weight.
  2. Limit intake of caffeinated drinks, such as, coffee. Limit coffee to no more than one cup a day.
  3. 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.
  4. Observe compliance with heart healthy diet, by limiting sodium intake to no more than 2 grams a day and limiting saturated fat intake.
  5. 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.