Assess airway, breathing, circulation, blood pressure, mental status, and oxygen saturation
Obtain a 12-lead ECG and identify the rhythm and cause
Stop or reverse contributing medications...
Identify and avoid triggers such as caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, stress, poor sleep, and dehydration
Stay well hydrated
Get enough sleep
Manage stress with relaxation techniques, exercise, or...
Clinical history and symptom assessment
Physical examination
Pulse oximetry and arterial blood gas
Electrocardiogram
Chest X-ray
Transthoracic echocardiography
Pulmonary function tests
High-resolution CT scan of the chest
Ventilation-perfusion scan
Blood tests
Autoimmune and infectious...
Quit smoking
Exercise regularly
Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, and nuts
Choose healthy fats like olive oil, avocados, and fatty fish
Reduce saturated fat and trans...
Seek urgent medical care for chest pain, fainting, severe shortness of breath, or a very fast or very slow pulse
Follow the treatment plan prescribed...
See a doctor for a cardiovascular risk assessment
Get a physical exam and blood pressure check
Have a lipid panel blood test
Have a blood glucose or...
No chest pain, pressure, tightness, or discomfort
No shortness of breath during normal activity
No unusual fatigue with everyday tasks
No dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness
No palpitations or...
Exercise regularly
Walk briskly daily
Do strength training
Eat more vegetables
Eat more fruits
Choose whole grains
Eat healthy fats
Limit saturated fat
Avoid trans fat
Reduce salt intake
Cut back on sugar
Maintain a...
Sit or lie down
Breathe slowly and deeply
Exhale longer than you inhale
Relax your shoulders and jaw
Unclench your hands
Try paced breathing
Use a calm, quiet environment
Drink water
Avoid...
You cannot reliably rule out a heart attack at home
Call emergency services immediately if you have chest pressure, chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating,...
See a cardiologist for a personalized treatment plan
Control blood pressure
Lower LDL cholesterol
Manage diabetes and blood sugar
Stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke
Exercise regularly as approved...
Exercise regularly, especially aerobic activity and resistance training
Lose excess body weight if overweight
Quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke
Choose healthy fats such as olive oil,...
Exercise regularly
Eat more unsaturated fats
Choose olive oil, nuts, seeds, and avocados
Eat fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines
Increase soluble fiber intake
Include whole grains,...
Ask your doctor to confirm the result with a repeat lipoprotein(a) test
Get a full cardiovascular risk assessment
Lower LDL cholesterol aggressively if it is elevated
Use...
Treat the underlying cause with a clinician
Lose excess body weight
Exercise regularly
Stop smoking
Limit alcohol
Follow an anti-inflammatory eating pattern
Increase fiber intake
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Choose whole...
Chest pain or pressure, especially with exertion
Shortness of breath
Pain, cramping, or heaviness in the legs when walking
Numbness or weakness in an arm or leg
Coldness...
Exercise regularly
Walk daily
Stretch often
Stay hydrated
Eat a balanced diet
Reduce salt intake
Include omega-3 foods
Avoid smoking
Limit alcohol
Maintain a healthy weight
Manage stress
Get enough sleep
Avoid sitting for long periods
Elevate...
Eat more saturated fat
Eat more trans fat
Increase dietary cholesterol intake
Reduce soluble fiber intake
Reduce physical activity
Gain weight, especially abdominal fat
Stop taking LDL-lowering medications only if...
Exercise regularly
Walk daily
Stretch often
Stay hydrated
Eat a balanced diet
Reduce salt intake
Quit smoking
Limit alcohol
Maintain a healthy weight
Manage stress
Get enough sleep
Avoid sitting or standing too long
Elevate your...
Review symptoms and medical history
Check pulse for irregular or rapid heartbeat
Perform a physical examination
Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
Use ambulatory monitoring if AFib is intermittent
Order...
Eat a heart-healthy diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds
Choose unsaturated fats such as olive oil, avocado, nuts, and fatty...
Sit or lie down
Slow your breathing
Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds
Exhale slowly for 6 to 8 seconds
Relax your shoulders and jaw
Sip water
Avoid caffeine
Avoid...
Call emergency services now if you have chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting, or stroke symptoms
See a cardiologist or go to urgent care/ER...
Sit or lie down and rest
Take slow, deep breaths
Exhale longer than you inhale
Relax your shoulders, jaw, and hands
Drink water
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and stimulants
Cool down...
Seek urgent medical care if you have chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting, blue lips, or rapidly worsening swelling
See a cardiologist or heart...
Check the heart rate
Check the heart rhythm
Check the P waves
Check the PR interval
Check the QRS duration
Check the QT interval
Check the ST segment
Check the T...
Sit or lie down and rest quietly
Take slow, deep breaths
Recheck your blood pressure after 5 to 10 minutes
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and exercise
Loosen tight...
