Do These...
Eat for your heart's sake
- Follow the physician's recommended diet for a healthier heart. Nutrition experts
recommend proven diets that are used throughout the industry.
Exercise - The physician will recommend an exercise routine suited for you according to his medical evaluation of your condition. Aerobic experts can guide you through what the physician has recommended for your particular situation. Any carbohydrates you consume will turn into fat unless you work it off or exercise it off.
Know your limits - While you visit your physician inform them of any situations that may be too strenuous or difficult for your condition. The physician will suggest what your limitations may be in your particular case.
Know your medication - Discuss with the physician any concerns or questions you may have about the prescriptions you take. Know what to avoid while on a particular drug whether it be avoidance of the sun, avoidance of certain other foods and beverages or avoiding other types of drugs while taking your medication. Your pharmacist can counsel you about any medications also. A printed instruction/information sheet is available from your pharmacist when purchasing your prescription.
Keep a list of your prescriptions and their dosage with you so that for any reason this information is needed. Patients that keep such lists help speed up the office visit for yourself , the office personnel, nurse and technician.
Medic alert information - Obtain a medic alert bracelet or necklace if your situation calls for this info to be available for any emergencies that may arise.
Carry a cell phone - There are many types of cell phone plans available. Cell phones can be purchased just for such occasions by using a low cost calling card issued by various phone companies. You are only charged for the initial purchase of the phone for the minutes you purchase on a card. The cost is usually the price of the phone and the calling card. Shop around for the best deals. Your health situation may not require this suggestion but feel free to discuss it with your health providers. There are pros and cons of using a cell phone and some patients agree or disagree with this recommendation.
Be Aware of Jaw Pain - a
common symptom of heart attack
Not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware
of intense pain in the jaw line. You may never have the first chest pain during
the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.
60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up.
Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware.
The more we know, the better chance we could survive. Contact your doctor or
dentist and get any jaw pain checked out.