Instructed to take nitroglycerin at the first sign of angina, to rest in a lying or sitting position, to maintain a quiet enviroment and to get medical attention.
Instructed in complication of angina pectoris such as dysrhythmias of the heart and myocardial infarction.
Instructed in possible factors that increase risk of the angina pectoris such as sudden physical exertion, emotional stress, consumption of a heavy meal, temperature extremes, nicotine, hypertension, obesity, constipation accompained by excessive straining.
Instructed in measures to decrease risk of angina pectoris: exercise regularly, take regular rest periods, eat small frequent meals, dress warmly in cold weather, take medications as prescribed, eat diet high in fiber and others.
Instructed in recognizing signs and symptoms of angina pectoris such as chest pain, anxiety, indigestion, sweating and shortness of breath.
Taught that, in Angina Pectoris, pain may occur in the inner aspects of arms, upper abdomen and shoulders.
Taught that indigestion, sweating and shortness of breath may constitute as signs and/or symptoms of Angina Pectoris.
Taught that chest pain (ranging from mild to very severe) and anxiety may constitute as signs and/or symptoms of Angina Pectoris.
Taught that some potential factors of Angina Pectoris are hypertension, obesity and constipation (accompanied by heavy straining), among others.
Taught that some potential factors of Angina Pectoris are sudden physical exertion and emotional stress, among others.