Heart Attack
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
conditions
lifestyle
Symptoms
Evaluation
electrocardiogram
heart catheterization
thallium stress test
Treatment
angioplasty
cardiac rehab
drugs
questions for doctor
specialist
surgery
thrombolytics
Home Care
taking control
warning signs
Prevention
diet
Outlook
Complications
dressler's syndrome
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
Heart Attack Home Care
Home care
for heart attack includes:
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.
Continue to
Heart Attack Home Care: Taking Control
Related Conditions
Acute coronary syndrome
Angina
Atypical angina
Coronary artery disease
Prinzmetal's angina
Rapid Pulse Checkup
Check your CHF
Check your diabetes
Check your hypertension
Arm pain
Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Excessive sweating
Fainting
Jaw pain
Neck pain
Palpitations
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Last Updated: Mar 18, 2009
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;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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