hypertensive heart disease
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. High blood sugar develops when there is too little insulin or when the body fails to respond properly to the insulin in the blood. High blood sugar emergencies often develop because of some underlying condition that may not be obvious, such as a heart attack, infection, or surgery.
Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia symptoms, such as shaking or physical tremor. Tremors are the involuntary trembling of the body often it affects the fingers or hands. Another sign is the palpitations. Abnormality of the heart beat that a person slurred speech or difficulty articulating words.
Taught that potential complications of Angina Pectoris are dysrhythmia of the heart and myocardial infarction.
Taught that lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding/decreasing sodium intake in order to decrease retention of fluid and the workload of the heart.
Taught that reducing cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks.
Taught that Labetalol slows the heartbeat, lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.
Taught that Labetalol works by blocking the effect of certain natural chemicals on the heart and blood vessels.
Taught that Hyzaar is used to treat congestive heart failure and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Taught that Angina Pectoris is a temporary pain without damage to the heart.