The measures that are to be taken are use of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD), left ventricle function (LVF) assessment, smoking cessation counseling, and discharge instructions. The one I personally found most important was the discharge teaching. I thought this measure was the one that could help the patient identify worsening symptoms and know when to return. Also, with the discharge instruction it gives an opportunity to involve the family. The more informed the patient has on his/her diagnosis the better the
The measures that are to be taken are use of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD), left ventricle function (LVF) assessment, smoking cessation counseling, and discharge instructions. The one I personally found most important was the discharge teaching. I thought this measure was the one that could help the patient identify worsening symptoms and know when to return. Also, with the discharge instruction it gives an opportunity to involve the family. The more informed the patient has on his/her diagnosis the better the