Mitral Stenosis
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Mitral Stenosis Home Care
Home care for mitral stenosis includes:
Take medications as directed before dental or surgical procedures.
Antibiotics prevent
endocarditis
Avoid decongestants
Stop smoking
.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Follow
an exercise plan
developed with your doctor.
Eat a healthy
heart diet
:
Low cholesterol diet
.
Low fat diet
.
Low salt diet.
Weight loss
if you are
overweight
.
Monitor your weight.
Keep a log of the results.
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.
Learn how to take your own pulse.
Report a rapid or irregular pulse to your doctor.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Mitral Stenosis Home Care: Taking Control
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Last Updated: Nov 12, 2007
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;
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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