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It is important to emphasize that the ECG should always be evaluated in clinical context; elements of the history and physical examination, as well as other laboratory tests, are essential in evaluating patients for myocardial ischemia. Please treat the patient not the exam. 🙏🙏
Some over-the-counter and prescription medicines, "natural" remedies, and supplements are not good for people with heart failure. For example, medicines such as ibuprofen (sample brand names: Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (sample brand name: Aleve) can make heart failure worse.
If you have high blood pressure, it's very important to quit smoking (if you smoke). Quitting smoking might not bring your blood pressure down. But it will lower the chances that you'll have a heart attack or stroke, and it will help you feel better and live longer.
If your doctor recommends that you take vitamin D supplements, ask him or her which type, how much, and when to take the supplements.
It is important not to take too much vitamin D. Taking too much vitamin D can make you sick.
If you already know you have diabetes, and you had an A1C test to see how well controlled your blood sugar is, your A1C should probably be 7 or less. But you need to check with your doctor on what your level should be. Not everyone with diabetes is the same.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has a website called Diabetes Food Hub (https://t.co/Fufxb00P3c) that many people find useful. The site has tools to help you manage your diabetes, including nutrition information and customizable recipes you can use in meal planning.
People with diabetes who have not yet been infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus should intensify their metabolic control as needed as means of primary prevention of COVID-19 disease. This includes continuation and strict abidance with adequate control of blood pressure and lipids.
To help protect your Liver : 1) Avoid alcohol. 2) Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B if you have not had the infections before. 3) Talk to your doctor before you start taking any pain killers such as ibuprofen, naproxen or acetaminophen or any new medicines etc.. 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
If you are prescribed antibiotics, finish all of the medicine and take it exactly as directed. Never skip doses or stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor or nurse.🙏🙏🙏
Some medicines do not mix well with other medicines, alcohol, or herbal products. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the medicines you take, including nonprescription ("over-the-counter") medicines, herbs, and any other drugs. avoid drug interactions 🙏🙏🙏
If you have heart failure, your heart has not actually "failed" or stopped beating. It just isn't working as well as it should. The medicines your doctor prescribes can help you feel better and live longer. But they will work only if you take them as your doctor tells you to 🙌🏿
If you have diabetes, controlling your blood pressure is just as important as controlling your blood sugar. High blood pressure puts you at risk for heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. Be careful !
The preferred thiazide diuretic in patients with primary hypertension is chlorthalidone since major trials such as ALLHAT have shown benefit with this regimen.
Yesterday's @WHO report on the #coronavirus showed that for the first time, there have been more new cases of #COVID19 in countries outside of China than inside the country. https://t.co/pXgWziN9iZ #coronavirusupdates#SARSCoV2