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Coronary heart disease, good care and longevity

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2020-11-19 11:18:45



              Coronary heart disease Is another serious disease And can cause death Coronary heart disease is the second most fatal disease after cancer. If you realize that you are, you must take good care of yourself. To extend the life of the patient for longer By adjusting the behavior and following the doctor's advice strictly. If done properly, it can extend life time.

Symptoms of angina

Pain in the chest

Easily tired while exerting

Acute and chronic heart failure

Acute low blood pressure

Loss of consciousness or cardiac arrest


Coronary heart disease risk factors

Uncontrollable factors The older you get, the more likely it is.  Males are more likely than females. If in menopause the female gender is equal to the male

Family history

Controllable factors

smoking

high blood fat.

High blood pressure

Do not exercise

Overweight or obese, diabetes,unhealthy diet,stress

cardiovascular effects

        Coronary artery disease is a life-threatening disease. Especially if you leave it or slow. Causing not receiving appropriate treatment on time When you get older or have risk factors Fat will begin to adhere to the inner artery wall. Narrowing or narrowing of the blood vessels Affect the blood that supplies the heart muscle If left unattended, vascular rupture may occur. Platelets slipped into the vascular passages And when the coronary artery is blocked in excess of 50%, the patient will begin to have symptoms.


Diagnosis of coronary heart disease

         If the patient see a doctor with angina Or other symptoms mentioned above The patient will have an ECG test within 10 minutes and blood is drawn to view the heart enzymes. If it is higher, it indicates that there is a heart muscle injury. Together with patient history taking Ask how much pain in the chest if more than 20 minutes may be related to coronary artery stenosis.


Treatment of angina

If the arteries are partially narrowed, treat them with medication if the arteries are very blocked. Treatment with a heart balloon

If unable to make a heart balloon Treatment with heart bypass surgery

Self-care in angina patients

Avoid risk-factor behaviors (diet, diet, reduce sugary, salty, lose weight).

Take medication as prescribed by a doctor. See your doctor by appointment every time.

Eat fruits and vegetables and drink at least 2-3 liters of water a day.

Eat but enough food. After eating, take a break for 30 minutes to an hour because after eating food, blood will feed the stomach. Failure to rest will cause chest pain.

Exercise regularly After treatment, the doctor will have the patient practice walking. Then the duration should be increased gradually.

Calm the mind Find opportunities to relax, reduce stress,

not smoke.


Self-care to prevent angina

Avoid sugary foods Foods containing unsaturated fats And very salty food

Eat less fatty foods

Exercise regularly

Avoid smoking

Get enough sleep, not stress,

weight control

Health check up at least once a year


       



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