heart healthy diet
Atrial fibrillation
SN to instruct patient/caregiver regarding self-management of atrial fibrillation, is an irregular and often rapid heart
rate that can increase your risk of strokes, heart
failure and other heart
-related complications, to prevent atrial fibrillation, it's important to live a heart
-healthy
lifestyle to reduce your risk of heart
disease. A healthy
lifestyle may include:eating a heart
-healthy
diet
, increasing your physical activity, avoiding smoking, maintaining a healthy
weight, limiting or avoiding caffeine and alcohol, reducing stress, as intense stress and anger can cause heart
rhythm problems, using over-the-counter medications with caution, as some cold and cough medications contain stimulants that may trigger a rapid heart
beat. Patient verbalized.
SN instructed patient / caregiver that Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart
rate that can increase your risk of stroke, heart
failure and other heart
-related complications. It may lead to complications. Atrial fibrillation can lead to blood clots forming in the heart
that may circulate to other organs and lead to blocked blood flow ( ischemia ). Treatments for this may include medications and other interventions to try to alter the heart
's electrical system. Signs and symptoms ( S / S ) such as: Palpitations, which are sensations of a racing, uncomfortable, irregular heart
beat or a flip - flopping in your chest, weakness, fatigue, lightheadedness, dizziness, chest pain.