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Diseases Process
Instructed in complication of angina pectoris such as dysrhythmias of the heart and myocardial infarction.
Instructed in complication of diabetes such as heart attacks stroke and instructed in measures prevent it such as monitor your cholesterol and triglyceride blood levels, to follow prescribe exercise and diets, keep MD appoiment.
Instructed in possible complications of diabetes such as kidney and bladder disorders, strokes, heart disorders, eye complications, peripheral vascular disorders, nervous system disorders.
Instructed to always sit or lie down prior to taking NTG, as this medication dilates arteries, increasing blood supply to the heart, and may cause dizziness, or even fainting.
Instructed in other S/S of cardiac complications requiring medical intervention, such as, increased SOB, palpitations, uneven heart beat, faintness, and weakness.
Instructed in risk factors associated with heart disease, including smoking, family history, hypertension, stress and diet.
Instructed in diagnosis of ASHD/CAD. This occurs when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle, restrincting flow of blood.
Instructed in diagnosis of Angina. This is a temporary lack of oxygenated blood supply to a portion of the heart, causing pain.
Instructed SO on how symptoms differ among individuals, depending on the severity of the case: sensitivity to cold temperature, dry skin, constipation, forgetfulness, chronic fatigue, decreased heart rate, depression, hair loss, weight gain, muscle stiffness and cramping, lack of facial expression, enlarged tongue.
Instructed patient about pacemaker, which is an electronic device that causes the heart to beat by releasing a small electrical discharge.