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Coronary Artery Disease

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Coronary Artery Disease Home Care

Home care for coronary artery disease 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.
Avoid alcohol, or drink alcohol in moderation:

For men: no more than 2 alcoholic beverages per day
For women: no more than 1 alcoholic beverage per day

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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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