Angina pectoris Teaching 1098
SN instructed patient and caregiver that dysrhythmias of the heart and myocardial infarction may constitute as potential complications of Angina Pectoris. Cardiac arrhythmia occurs when electrical impulses in the heart do not work properly. A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Patient verbalized understanding.
Reviewed December 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
Related teachings
Angina pectoris Teaching 1097Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Angina Pectoris, such as: eat a diet high in fiber, exercise regularly (as directed by MD) and take stool softeners, as needed.Angina pectoris Teaching 843Taught that maintaining a quit environment is aimed to reducing/controlling an episode of Angina Pectoris.Angina pectoris Teaching 37Instructed to take nitroglycerin at the first sign of angina, to rest in a lying or sitting position, to maintain a quiet enviroment and to get medical attention.Angina pectoris Teaching 1134Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Angina Pectoris, such as: chest pain (may range from mild to very severe) and anxiety, among others.