ABSTRACT

Exercise 20-30 minutes of physical exercise a day to the point of slight breathlessness is recommended

Diet A Mediterranean diet including fruit, vegetables, fi sh and bread is recommended. Reduce meat and

replace cheese and butter with vegetable and plant oils

Smoking Patients are advised to stop smoking. Offer smoking cessation advice

Sexual Activity Patients can resume normal sexual activity after 4 weeks

General Advice Patients can consider air travel 2 months after an MI. Should avoid driving for 1 month (group 1 – cars, motorbike)

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

throughout the interview.