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https://www.heartonline.org.au/articles/patient-education/education-topics-for-cardiac-rehabilitation
…NSTEMI = non-ST elevation myocardial infarction; STEMI = ST elevation myocardial infarction Managing symptoms and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Objectives At the end of the session, the participant will be able to: Understand the difference between a heart attack and angina Recognise warning signs of a heart attack Understand that symptoms…
https://www.heartonline.org.au/articles/psychosocial-issues/psychological-distress
…those who experience a myocardial infarction (MI) develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).[#gander-m-von-kaenel-r.-2006] In those with chronic heart disease, PTSD is associated with a lower quality of life, greater hospital admission rates and worse general health outcomes.[#kubzansky-ld-koenen-kc-jones-c-et-al.-2009] PTSD symptoms cluster around hyper-arousal, reliving and avoidance.[#american-psychiatric-association.-2013] Hyper-arousal may manifest as high levels…
https://www.heartonline.org.au/articles/medications/medications-for-heart-failure
…the presence of recent myocardial infarction, the presence or likelihood of MRA-related adverse effects such as gynaecomastia and eligibility for a healthcare subsidy. Diuretic therapy for heart failure Diuretics are used to control symptoms of fluid retention and maintain euvolaemia. They should never be used as sole therapy for HFrEF…
…cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction, unstable or progressive angina, severe cardiac arrhythmias or acute-phase stroke. NRT can be used under medical supervision, where the clinician should balance risk of using nicotine replacement against risk of smoking. d Closely monitor blood sugar levels as insulin or other medication requirements may…
https://www.heartonline.org.au/articles/exercise/evidence-and-principles-of-exercise-training
…are effective for reducing myocardial infarction and hospitalisation rates, and for improving exercise capacity, cardiac risk profiles and quality of life, sleep. Regular, sustained exercise improves cardiovascular health and slows the progression or partially reduces the severity of coronary atherosclerosis. The anti-atherosclerotic effect of exercise is in part brought about…
https://www.heartonline.org.au/articles/medications/cautions-and-monitoring
…heart rate; MI = myocardial infarction; PPI = proton pump inhibitor References: [#australian-medicines-handbook-2015,#mims-online.-mims-australia,#indiana-university.-department-of-medicine.-clinical-pharmacology] Table 7: Heart failure interacting medications Medication Interacting medication Potential risk Considerations and recommendations ACEIs & ARBs +Loop diuretic Increased risk of renal impairment [#australian-medicines-handbook-2015,#preston-cl-ed..-stockleys-drug-interactions-online] When initiating there is an increased risk of severe hypotension due to…
https://www.heartonline.org.au/articles/behaviour-change/smoking-cessation
…the risk of acute myocardial infarction (MI) with increased risk associated with a greater number of cigarettes smoked per day. People who smoke 40 cigarettes per day have a 9 fold increased risk of acute MI. Relapse back to smoking following hospital admission for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is high,…
https://www.heartonline.org.au/articles/treatment-management/co-morbidities-and-related-conditions
…LV hypertrophy and impaired myocardial contractility. The existence of both HF and renal dysfunction in an individual is called cardiorenal syndrome (CRS), which is divided into five types, according to the presentation (acute versus chronic) and primary cause of the syndrome (cardiac versus renal): CRS type 1 (acute) – acute…
https://www.heartonline.org.au/articles/treatment-management/resuming-activities-of-daily-living
…sternal stability management. Following myocardial infarction (MI) Following an MI, patients should balance activity with rest. Rate of recovery is highly variable and will be dependent on premorbid level of activity, degree of damage to the myocardium, intervention undertaken and medical therapy. As a general guide, activity in the first…
…attack from blocked arteries (myocardial infarction) and high blood pressure (hypertension). However, there are many other reasons including: abnormal heart beat (arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation), heart valve problems, heart muscle disease, genetic abnormalities, diabetes, viral infections, alcohol and drug misuse, chemotherapy (cardiotoxicity), radiation, iron overload (haemochromatosis). Once the heart pump…
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