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| Activities
after heart attack |
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Exercises
programmed by the occupational
therapist along with rest helps to
regain the normal activity.
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Try
and judge on your own for the
reactions of the body at different
levels of physical activity.
- Warning signs gives alarm when
you have worked beyond your
strength.
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- 6-8 hrs of sleep a day is
essential.
- Plan your work in such a way
that you have time to rest too.
- Do not overwork yourself.
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- Avoid sudden strenuous and
prolonged activities.
- Precautions should be taken for
extreme changes in the weather
that would affect the heart.
- Avoid steep gradients, hills
& stairs, if unavoidable step
slowly and stop wherever
necessary.
- Avoid walking and exercising
after meals.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects and
other shoulder activities.
- Do not hold your breath while
doing any activity.
- Avoid muscle building activities
as this leads to an increase in
blood pressure which in turn puts
strain on the heart.
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