FreeMD® Acute Coronary Syndrome: Home Care

Acute Coronary Syndrome

electrocardiogram

heart catheterization

thallium stress test

cardiac rehabilitation

general measures

Home Care

dressler's syndrome

Underlying Cause

Acute Coronary Syndrome Home Care

Home care for acute coronary syndrome includes:

Stop smoking.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Eat a healthy diet:

Follow an exercise plan developed with your doctor.
Weight loss if you are overweight.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
If you have high blood pressure:

Learn how to take your blood pressure.
Check your blood pressure every day.
Keep a log of your results.

If you have diabetes:

Check your blood sugar every day.
Keep a log of your results.

Learn how to take your own pulse.

Continue to Acute Coronary Syndrome Home Care: BP Checks

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Last Updated: Jun 11, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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