hypertensive heart...
Instructed in diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction. This occurs when there is a prolonged lack of oxygenated blood supply to a portion of the heart
muscle, causing pain, resulting in damage to that area of the heart
.
Instructed patient on how the pacemaker most commonly corrects abnormally slow heart
beat. It achieves that by electrically stimulating the heart
to maintain a sufficient predetermined heart
rate. On occasions a pacemaker may also be used to correct abnormally rapid heart
beat.
Instructed patient on diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction, which is a prolonged lack of oxygenated blood supply to a portion of the heart
muscle, causing pain, and resulting in damage to that area of the heart
.
Instructed patient on diagnosis of Cardiac Arrhythmias, which can occur when the heart
beats irregularly causing various symptoms while decreasing the heart
's ability to pump blood.
Instructed patient on diagnosis of Congestive Heart
Failure (CHF), which occurs when the heart
is unable to expel the blood from the ventricle, causing congestion.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. When blood pressure is high, it starts to damage the blood vessels, heart
, and kidneys. This can lead to heart
attack, stroke, and other problems. High blood pressure is called
SN instructed patient and caregiver that Plavix is used to prevent heart
attacks and strokes in persons with heart
disease. Avoid alcohol as very serious interactions can occur. To take this medication regularly with or without food. Patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.
SN instructed patient and caregiver that Plavix is used to prevent heart
attacks and strokes in persons with heart
disease, recent stroke and/or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Easy bleeding/bruising, stomach upset/pain, diarrhea, and constipation may occur.
Instructed on the importance, when having Congestive Heart
Failure (CHF), of reporting immediately signs/symptoms, such as: rapid weight gain and loss of appetite, among others.
Instructed on the importance, when having Congestive Heart
Failure (CHF), of reporting immediately signs/symptoms, such as: increased shortness of breath and edema (fluid retention), among others.