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Tips for Pilgrim who have Heart Disease

  • It is necessary to undergo a general medical examination to make sure there are no heart problems preventing him from performing Hajj.
  • Taking medications regularly and not to stop taking them for whatever reason.
  • Taking sufficient quantities of medications until after performing Hajj.
  • Keeping away, as far as possible, from mental and physical stress and fatigue.
  • Cardiac patients have to carry with them Nitroglycerine tablets; they are pills placed beneath the tongue in cases of chest pain – God forbid!
  • Directly heading for the nearest hospital or health center in case of frequent severe, unabated pain, albeit taking a Nitroglycerine tablet beneath the tongue.
  • Reducing salt used in food, and keeping away, as far as possible, from fatty foods.

Last Update : 26 October 2011 12:42 PM
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