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Measures to be Observed during an Acute Attack of Angina-2

Patient was educated on measures to be observed during an acute attack of angina as follows: Avoid smoking while the chest pain is still continuing, as smoking can cause further compromise of cardiac muscle, thus contributing to the chest pain progress to a full blown myocardial infarction. Do not try having warm showers with the chest pain continuing. Also, avoid steam rooms and saunas during the episode of chest pain and discomfort, as hot environmental [...]

Measures to be Observed during an Acute Attack of Angina-1

Patient was educated on measures to be observed during an acute attack of angina as follows: Notify the caregiver and call 911 regarding the chest pain. Stop all activity and take rest, so as to prevent any exacerbation of the chest pain. Do not panic. Panicking can increase the stress levels and further compromise the cardiac muscle, thus deteriorating the chest pain. Practice slow and deep breathing and alternative stress management techniques, to help manage [...]

Management Measures for Prevention of Angina-3

Patient was educated on management measures for prevention of angina as follows: Physical exercise Know your safety levels for exercise. Having physical activity and exercising regularly within permissive levels and as endurance permits, can help prevent further episodes of angina. Do not overdo on physical exercise. Avoid high altitudes At high altitudes, the atmospheric pressure will be lower than normal and consequently, oxygen will be poorly dissolved and is difficult to be transported in blood, [...]

Management Measures for Prevention of Angina-2

Patient was educated on management measures for prevention of angina as follows: Blood thinners and anticoagulants Individuals with sedentary lifestyle and history of cardiac arrhythmias are at increased risk for blood clot formation, which can obstruct the coronary arteries, compromise blood supply to the heart, and lead to angina. Observe compliance with any blood thinners prescribed, to prevent formation of clots. Smoking cessation Nicotine in the cigarettes can cause damage to the inner lining of [...]

Management Measures for Prevention of Angina-1

Patient was educated on management measures for prevention of angina as follows: Compliance with medications Observe compliance with your medications for chronic complaints, such as, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and diabetes. Maintaining blood pressure, blood sugars, and cholesterol within permissive levels can help prevent episodes of angina. Keeping a record of everyday blood pressure and blood sugar readings will help for an easy follow-up. Compliance with dietary recommendations Observe compliance with recommendations for heart healthy diet. [...]