hypertensive heart disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), such as: avoid/decrease intake of foods and drinks containing caffeine, among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), such as: avoid cigarette smoking and achieve/maintain ideal weight, among others.
SN instructed patient and caregiver that myocardial infarction and angina pectoris are potential complications of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Symptoms for myocardial infarction tightness or pain in the chest, neck, back, or arms. Angina symptoms squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in the chest. Call your doctor immediately for any symptoms. Both patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.
Taught that Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) develops very slowly and may be very advanced before symptoms develop.
Taught that lack of oxygen may cause damage to the heart.
Taught that Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty, fibrous plaques on the inner wall of the artery causing it to become narrowed and hardened.
Taught that stages of Atherosclerosis can range from a fatty streak to a complicated lesion.