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Some points to prevent the recurrence of heart attack listed below : Any activity that puts strain on the heart should be resumed gradually. Avoid sudden strain and stress. Avoid large meals. Eat small meals with frequent intervals. Take proper rest during all physical activities. Avoid any activity which involves holding of breath and leads to pain in chest. Use anti-anginal  drugs prophylactically . Eg. Nitroglycerine, Sorbitrate 

When a patient gets anginal pain, he should stop all his activities and sit down or lie down. Put  nitroglycerine pill under the tongue,let it dissolve completely. Hold the saliva in mouth for 1 to 3 minutes for quick absorption of the drug. Once this pain in chest relieved, spit out the saliva. If the pain is not relieved even after taking three pills at an interval of five minutes call the physician or go to hospital. Fresh nitroglycerine pills produce a slight burning sensation when placed under the tongue. The patient who gets anginal pain should always carry with them nitroglycerine tablets. The patient should avoid consuming alcoholic drinks after taking the pills. These drugs should kept in their original container to prevent them losing their potency. These drugs should be protected from light ,moisture and heat.

Angina                                                                       Pain in Chest occurs during exertion,cold,heavy meals etc.                    Chest pain is felt during effort and it is relieved by rest.         Pain lasts for 5-10 minutes.                                             Relief is obtained with Nitrites.                                    Vomiting is absent.                                                      Dyspnoea is absent.                                                          Shock is absent.                                                              Sweating is minimal.                  Blood Pressure is normal or increased              MI (Myocardial Infarction ) Occurs both at rest often without any cause. Pain is not relieved by rest. Pain lasts more than 30 minutes. No relief with Nitrites. Vomiting is often present. Dispnoea is common. Shock can occur. Sweating may be profuse. Blood Pressure may fall.

The cardiac pacemaker is an electronic device which is used to initiate the heart beat when the S.A node (Sino-Atrial node) is seriously damaged and is unable to act as the natural pacemaker of the heart. The main aims of Artificial pacemaker is to control cardiac rate and rhythm when the natural pacemaker is defective or destroyed ,to initiative cardiac activity in ventricular standstill. Types of Pacemakers: Two types of pacemakers ( i) External Pacemaker ,(ii)Internal Pacemaker. ( i) External Pacemaker :  The pulse generating device remains outside the body and the electrical stimulation is conveyed to the heart through a pacing catheter.The external pacemakers are always temporary pacemakers. (ii)Internal Pacemaker :  The pulse generating device is implanted in the subcutaneous tissues and the electrical stimulation passed to the heart through pacing catheters.The internal pacemakers are always permanent pacemakers. When Pacemaker is used..? To treat partial or compl

10 Easy Natural Tips to lower Blood Pressure. Maintain a desirable body weight. Spent some time in indoor or outdoor games. Avoid taking alcohol in large quantities. Strictly stop smocking. Reduce salt intake (The intake of salt should be less than 5gm per day ). Regular exercise. Take adequate rest and sleep. Practice relaxation methods like Yoga. Avoid self medication. Avoid high caloric Junk foods.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY :HEART 1.The heart is situated in the :  Thoracic cavity. 2.The function of coronary artery is to :   Supply Oxygen and nutrients to cardiac muscles. 3 Time to complete a cardiac cycle is :   0.8 seconds 4. The cardiac output termed as ;     the total volume of blood ejected in one minute. 5. Stroke volume is termed as :    The total volume of blood ejected with each heart beat. 6. Normal pacemaker of heart is :     S.A node. 7. S.A node sends impulses at a rate of :   60 to 100 times per minute. 8. The inner most layer of heart is known as:     Endo cardium. 9. he outer layer of heart is known as :   Pericardium. 10. The heart gets its nourishment through :    Coronary Arteries. 11. Left coronary artery supplies blood to :     All chambers of heart except right atrium. 12. The arteries which encircles the heart is :     Coronary Artery 13. The artery arising from left ventricle :     Aorta. 14. Muscular layer of Heart :      Mayocard