Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the abbreviation of coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, which is an ischemic heart disease. Coronary artery (coronary artery) is the artery that provides blood to the heart. When the coronary artery has atherosclerosis or spasm, which makes the coronary artery narrow or occluded, and the thrombosis causes lumen occlusion, which leads to myocardial ischemia, hypoxia or necrosis, chest pain, chest tightness and other discomfort, this heart disease is called coronary heart disease.
With the social progress and the improvement of people's living standards, the incidence rate and mortality of coronary heart disease are gradually increasing, and also gradually younger. Excitement, fatigue, anger and other reasons can all lead to the recurrence of coronary heart disease. So, how to do daily care and monitoring to prevent recurrence?
1、 Dietary care
Improper diet is one of the important causes of cardiovascular disease. A scientifically reasonable diet can stabilize the condition of coronary heart disease patients and prevent acute cardiovascular events.
1. Light diet is the main focus. Do not eat or eat less sweets, consume more foods rich in vitamins and plant protein, limit intake of animal fats, such as fried foods, as well as foods with high cholesterol and fatty acid content such as nuts, fatty meat, and animal organs.
2. It is strictly prohibited to overeat or overeat. It is best to control each meal to be six or seven tenths full; If conditions permit, you can eat small meals multiple times, with each meal being half full.
3. Low salt content. Pay attention to controlling the intake of salt, keeping it below 5 grams per day.
2、 Sports care
Regularizing physical exercise. Life lies in exercise, which can improve blood circulation and enhance cardiovascular function. Long term physical exercise can make the heart strong and powerful, which has great benefits for preventing and recovering coronary heart disease.
During the acute phase, it is important to avoid in-hospital rehabilitation at a professional rehabilitation clinic. In the stable phase, appropriate exercise can be continued, such as walking, Eight Section Brocade, Tai Chi, swimming, yoga, etc. The best time for activity is in the afternoon, and it is not advisable to exercise two hours after meals. However, the exercise time should not be too long, and after exercise, one should feel comfortable and fatigue free in the morning. If the patient experiences symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, nausea, etc. during exercise, stop exercising immediately.
3、 Psychological care
Seven emotions can cause illness, and being happy is a good medicine for treating coronary heart disease. Research has shown that patients with coronary heart disease have varying degrees and types of psychological problems. Therefore, appropriate psychological intervention should be provided to patients with coronary heart disease, so that they can learn how to self manage their emotions, face daily trivialities calmly, and not be too nervous or angry. At the same time, family members should also comfort the patient, keeping them happy and building confidence in overcoming the disease, which can reduce the probability of recurrence in patients with coronary heart disease.
4、 Life care
1. Sleep care: Long term staying up late and lack of sleep can easily lead to symptoms such as rapid heartbeat or even palpitations. For patients with coronary heart disease, in order to reduce the burden on the heart, it is necessary to ensure good sleep and develop regular sleep habits; At the same time, do not eat, drink coffee or strong tea before going to bed, and try to maintain an empty stomach.
2. Constipation care: Elderly people with heart disease may experience constipation and exert force during bowel movements, which can increase the burden on the heart and easily lead to angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, etc. Therefore, it is recommended to consume more coarse fiber vegetables and fruits in daily life, and rub your stomach before going to bed. Develop good bowel habits to prevent constipation.
3. Timely care: Pay attention to climate change. The data shows that low temperature, strong wind, and rainy weather are one of the causes of acute myocardial infarction; Stable angina often occurs during the day, while variant angina often occurs at night.
Understanding the patterns of cardiovascular events, adjusting the pace of life and work, and taking medication in advance can prevent or reduce disease outbreaks.
Self monitoring
Patients with coronary heart disease should know the "latest developments" of the heart in real time, so that they can know whether the disease is getting worse in a timely manner. In addition to complying with the doctor's instructions and taking drugs on time, patients should also regularly check their cardiopulmonary functions. When there are shortness of breath, chest tightness, wakefulness at night, coughing pink foam sputum, fatigue, lethargy, edema and other conditions in daily life, they should seek medical advice as soon as possible.
In short, coronary heart disease is the most common heart disease, and the incidence rate is increasing year by year. Once coronary heart disease occurs, it is likely to endanger life. Therefore, patients with coronary heart disease should do daily monitoring, keep emergency drugs at home, and regularly go to the hospital for health checkups. At the same time, patients require long-term treatment and adherence to a healthy lifestyle. Family members and patients should work together to prevent and suppress disease outbreaks, improve patients' quality of life, and prolong their lives.