Medications
This EMERGENCY medication is what you should take during an episode of chest pain
Nitroglycerin!
Always notify your doctor if you have needed to take this medications at home or if your chest pain symptoms become more frequent, more severe, or occur while resting.
This activity is the best way to burn more calories.
walking, crafting, sleeping, or watching TV
Walking!
The best method to burn more calories is to gradually increase how many minutes per day you spend doing some activity. It takes approximately 3500 calories burned to lose 1 pound of fat.
We should have this pungent smelling protein 2 times per week.
Fish!
It is recommended to have 2 8 oz. servings of fatty fish each week for heart health.
Examples: salmon, sardines, tuna, trout
This the goal for your total cholesterol number.
<200
These three things can interfere with heart medications.
Caffeine, Nicotine, Alcohol
This "organ" is the hardest working muscle in the body.
The heart!
The heart beats approximately 100,000 times per day. That means in just 10 days, your heart will beat 1,000,000 times.
True/False: 1 cup of trail mix has more calories than 3 Krispy Kreme doughnuts.
True!
1 cup of trail mix has 693 calories, while 3 doughnuts has 570 calories. This does not mean doughnuts are healthy! Read your food labels and make sure you understand the nutrient breakdown in what you are eating.
This is the goal for time and frequency of exercise.
30 minutes, 3-5 times per week
What nifty toolbox can you use to organize your daily medications?
7-day pillbox!
Organization is key to taking your medication son time! Other options include: calendar, diary/chart, alarms, keeping medications by your toothbrush, etc. Use a method that works for you!
These levels do not increase with exercise.
Heart rate, energy, breathing rate, blood pressure
Energy!
As we exercise, we use our energy stores and hydration levels become depleted and will cause fatigue/tiredness. Make sure to bring your water bottle with you to exercise!
This is the amount of water we should have each day. (fluid restrictions aside)
1/2 of your body weight in ounces!
This is considered normal blood pressure.
<120/80
This type of medication works with the liver to reduce the bodies LDL, Triglycerides, and quite often, to raise the HDL.
Statins!
This class of medications is prescribed to treat cholesterol issues. This includes medications like atorvastatin and simvastatin.
This type of exercise strengthens the heart, improves the function of the arteries and can improve on risk factors for heart disease.
Aerobic (cardio) exercise!
Aerobic exercise, or any activity that increase your heart rate, will improve your heart function and improve upon any risk factors you may have for heart disease.
This is the daily recommendation for sodium intake.
<2,000 mg per day
These three components make up total cholesterol.
HDL, LDL, triglycerides
HDL and LDL are two types of lipoproteins that make up our cholesterol. Triglycerides are a type of fat that is packaged along with those two lipoproteins.
This range is considered normal resting heart rate.
60-100 bpm
This is the most common medication prescribed to reduce risk for heart attack or stroke by decreasing the clotting ability of the blood.
Aspirin!
This is an anti-platelet that is prescribed to keep our blood from sticking to itself and causing harmful clots in our blood vessels.
This condition occurs when you experience thirst, lack of sweat, dizziness or lightheadedness.
Dehydration!
If you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated!
This macronutrient carries the most calories per gram. (fat, carbohydrates, protein)
Fat!
Fat has 9 calories per gram while carbohydrates and protein carry 4 calories per gram.
This condition means you have an issue with regulating glucose & insulin. It increases your risk for cardiovascular issues.
Diabetes
This exercise and education program aims to improve heart function, increase functional capacity, improve diet habits, and reduce stress effects. All in an effort to prevent future heart attack or heart disease.
Cardiac Rehab!