low blood pressure
Taught that Hyzaar is a combination of two (2) drugs: one drug relaxes the blood
vessels and causes them to widen, while the other drug increases the amount of urine the body produces and, therefore, decreases excess water and salt in the body.
Taught that Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a narrowing or blockage of one or both of the coronary arteries causing a decreased blood
and oxygen supply to the heart.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Angina Pectoris, such as: avoid cigarette smoking (it constricts blood
vessels) and take corresponding medications exactly as directed by MD, among others.
Taught that lack of oxygen occurs when insufficient blood
flow
s through the coronary arteries.
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.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of high blood
sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: frequent urination and excessive thirst, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of high blood
sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: headache, weakness and fatigue, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of high blood
sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: nausea and dry, flushed skin, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of high blood
sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: dizziness, vomiting and abdominal cramps, among others.
Instructed on some potential factors of hyperglycemia (high blood
sugar), such as: excess food and insufficient insulin, among others.