heart healthy
Diseases Process
SN instructed patient on hyperlipidemia also known as hyperlipoproteinemia. It is a condition in which there are high levels of fat particles (lipids) in the blood. These substances can deposit in blood vessel walls and restrict blood flow. This creates a risk of heart
attack and stroke. Hyperlipidemia doesn't cause any symptoms. The condition is diagnosed by routine blood tests, recommended every five years for adults. Treatments include medication, a healthy
diet, and exercise.
SN instructed pt on ways to lower blood pressure urge at home. Exercising 30 to 60 minutes a day is an important part of healthy
living.Along with helping lower blood pressure, regular physical activity benefits your mood, strength, and balance. It decreases your risk of other types of heart
disease. Diet changes such as eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains eating low-fat dairy products, lean meats, fish, and nuts, eliminating foods that are high in saturated fats, such as processed foods, full-fat dairy products, and fatty meats. It also helps to cut back on desserts and sweetened beverages, such as soda and juice. Keeping your sodium intake to a minimum can be vital for lowering blood pressure. don't smoke.
Patient was instructed on complications of diabetes such as heart
disease. People with diabetes have extra reason to be mindful of heart
and blood vessel disease. Diabetes carries an increased risk of heart
attack, stroke, and complications related to poor circulation.
Patient was instructed on diabetes symptoms. People with diabetes also are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease caused by atherosclerosis (thickening and hardening of the artery). Atherosclerosis can involve the heart
(coronary heart
disease), with symptoms of chest pain or heart
attack. Brain (cerebrovascular disease), causing stroke. Arteries supplying the legs (peripheral vascular disease), causing leg pain while walking or exercising that stops quickly with rest.
Taught that, in Congestive Heart
Failure (CHF), the decrease in the amount of blood pumped with each heart
contraction causes an increase in circulatory pressure.
Taught that myocardial infarction and heart
arrhythmias are factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Congestive Heart
Failure (CHF).
Taught that hypertension and congenital heart
defects are factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Congestive Heart
Failure (CHF).
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Congestive Heart
Failure (CHF), such as: rapid heart
rate and edema (fluid retention), among others.
Taught that Congestive Heart
Failure (CHF) is a syndrome in which the heart
is unable to pump an adequate supply of blood to meet the oxygen and nutritional needs of the body.
Patient instructed in congestive heart
failure occurs when your heart
is not able to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the rest of your body. If you have CHF, blood and extra fluid may back up into your lungs, making it difficult for you to breathe, swelling in your ankles and legs (called edema) may occur, you may experience excess fatigue with exercise.