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, [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on signs and symptoms of angina as follows: Chest pain or discomfort Manifested as a squeezing sensation or tightness in the chest, can vary depending on the severity of the episode and the extent of cardiac muscle involvement. The pain can often radiate to the left upper extremity, shoulders, neck, and back. Also, with stable angina, the chest pain could be temporary and relieved with rest. With unstable and [...]

Patient was educated on causes and risk factors for angina as follows: Smoking Nicotine in the cigarettes can cause damage to the inner lining of the blood vessels and consequently, increase the risk for atherosclerosis and deposition of cholesterol plaques. This can compromise the coronary arteries, thus reducing blood supply to the heart muscle. Also, smoking can contribute to vasospasms and generalized collapse of blood vessels, including coronaries. These side-effects of smoking can contribute significantly [...]