Cardiac Teaching 1865

Cardiac

Instructed patient t other S/S of cardiac complications requiring medical intervention such as: increased SOB, palpitations,  irregular heart beat, faintness, and weakness. Replace butter and margarine with  heart-healthy oils such as olive oil and canola oil. Other heart-healthy foods include walnuts, fatty fish like salmon and tuna,  whole-grain breads, low-fat dairy products, beans, and lean meats. Ask your caregiver how much salt you can eat each day. Avoid salt substitutes.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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