After a Heart Attack

Questions and Answers

1. Are intimate relations safe after a heart attack?

   - My husband had an 80 percent blockage on the left side of his heart that affected the left and bottom chambers. His doctor was able to insert one stent, but the rest of the blockage was too solid to penetrate to insert the other two stents...
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2. How can I keep my father from overexerting himself after his heart attack?

   - My father had a heart attack two weeks ago, and he's in total denial. He insists that he can play tennis, even though he's not supposed to overexert himself. How can I make sure he follows his doctor's recommendations?
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3. Is there a procedure to eliminate arterial fibrillation?

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4. What can swollen ankles mean after a heart attack?

   - My husband had a heart attack 1 week ago. He received coronary angioplasty and a stent. He says he feels fine but why are his ankles swelling? Sometimes he has shortness of breath and starts coughing.
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5. How should I cook for a heart attack patient?

   - How do you cook a proper heart attack patient's diet with 2000 mg salt and 15 fat grams per day. This patient also has congestive heart failure. What foods and meal preparation techniques are best?

Topics, Blog Posts, Articles, Checklists, and To-Do Lists

1. How to Deal With Post Heart Attack Depression

   Article - Understanding the emotional aftermath of a heart attack, including the warning signs of depression and what you can do to help.

2. What to Expect After a Heart Attack

   Article - What to expect after a heart attack. A caregiver's guide to common physical and emotional concerns. Find out what to expect and how you can help.