PSCCQ celebrates World Health Day

Thursday, April 14, 2022

 

 

 

 

The Prince Sultan Cardiac Center in Al-Qassim launched the World Health Day with a guidelines initiative about the right time to take cardiac medications during ramadan and to raise awareness among cardiac patients on the DO's and DONT's during this holy month, the proper and right foods to eat during Iftar and Suhoor, and for the patients to be informed on the best time to take their medicines.  With several tips such as antihypertensive medications as well as diuretics has to be taken after Taraweeh prayers to avoid feeling dizzy,  Avoiding it at bedtime because by its nature it does not allow the patient to enjoy a quiet sleep, and for those patient taking warfarin, it is as usual for a period of not less than two hours after breakfast, and also advised to continue eating the same usual amount of foods that rich in vitamin K such as leafy vegetables and meat and liver, and about cholesterol-lowering drugs, they are As usual in the evening after Tarawih prayers, it is also preferable to take medicines to reduce stomach acidity after breakfast on a date and water and wait for half an hour and then eat the meal or take it half an hour before Suhoor, with our wishes for all our patients with a speedy recovery.