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Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia symptoms, such as shaking or physical tremor. Tremors are the involuntary trembling of the body often it affects the fingers or hands. Another sign is the palpitations. Abnormality of the heart beat that a person slurred speech or difficulty articulating words.
Taught that potential complications of Angina Pectoris are dysrhythmia of the heart and myocardial infarction.
Taught that effectively controlling high blood sugar levels help prevent heart disease, kidney disease and strokes, among others.
Taught that lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding/decreasing sodium intake in order to decrease retention of fluid and the workload of the heart.
Taught that reducing cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks.
Taught that Labetalol slows the heartbeat, lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.
Taught that Labetalol works by blocking the effect of certain natural chemicals on the heart and blood vessels.
Taught that Hyzaar is used to treat congestive heart failure and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Taught that lack of oxygen may cause damage to the heart.