Cardiac Syndrome X
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Cardiac Syndrome X Home Care
Home care
for cardiac
syndrome X
may include:
Stop smoking
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke
Eat a healthy
heart diet
:
Low cholesterol diet
.
Low fat diet
.
Low salt diet.
Follow
an exercise plan
developed with your doctor.
Weight loss
if you are
overweight
.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
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.
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Cardiac Syndrome X Home Care: Diet
Related Conditions
Acute coronary syndrome
Angina
Atypical angina
Coronary artery disease
Heart attack
Rapid Pulse Checkup
Check your CHF
Check your diabetes
Check your hypertension
Arm pain
Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Jaw pain
Neck pain
Palpitations
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Last Updated: Jun 11, 2008
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Authors:
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;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Cardiac Syndrome X References:
Asbury EA, Collins P. Cardiac syndrome X. Int J Clin Pract. 2005 Sep;59(9):1063-9.
Kaski JC, Aldama G, Cosin-Sales J. Cardiac syndrome X. Diagnosis, pathogenesis and management. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs. 2004;4(3):179-94.
Mirza MA. Anginalike pain and normal coronary arteries. Uncovering cardiac syndromes that mimic CAD. Postgrad Med. 2005 May;117(5):41-6, 54.
