hypertensive heart...
Instructed in diagnosis of Angina. This is a temporary lack of oxygenated blood supply to a portion of the heart
, causing pain.
Instructed patient about how Atenolol blocks stimulation of receptors within vascular smooth muscle. It also decreases heart
rate, decreases comsumption of oxygen by myocardium and it is used to treat hypertension, prophylaxis of angina pectoris, suspected or known myocardial infarction.
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.
Instructed patient about diabetes complications such as: heart
attacks, stroke.
Instructed patient on the steps to follow to prevent a heart
attack or stroke by: maintaining proper cholesterol and triglyceride levels, exercise regularly, proper diet, keeping all MD appointments.
Instructed patient on possible complications linked to diabetes such as, kidney, bladder and heart
disorders, strokes, eye complications, peripheral vascular and nervous system disorders.
Instructed patient about the diagnosis of Angina, which is a temporary lack of oxygenated blood supply to a portion of the heart
, causing pain.
Instructed patient on diagnosis of ASHD/CAD, which occurs when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels supplying the heart
muscle, restricting blood flow.
Instructed patient to sit or lie down prior to taking NTG, as this medication dilates arteries increasing blood supply to the heart
, and dizziness or fainting may occur.