Cardiovascular disease can actually be prevented. Where to start? Cardiology experts gave six prescriptions
In recent years, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and cerebral hemorrhage have become increasingly common, with high prevalence rates, high disability rates, high mortality rates, and high mortality rates. It is characterized by high recurrence rate and complications.
According to statistics, the number of people who die from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in China every day is as high as 9,590, which means that one person dies from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases every 10 seconds. It has become the number one killer of human health!
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are caused by complex and diverse factors, which are related to factors such as elevated blood pressure, thick blood, emotional agitation, improper diet, overwork, sudden changes in climate, etc., and mostly occur in people over the age of fifty. of middle-aged and elderly people. However, in recent years, poor living and eating habits have caused the age of patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases to decrease year by year, and the number of patients is also growing.
How can you know if you are also at risk of this type of disease?
Director Zhou Yuping of Guang’anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences summarized some experiences based on many years of clinical experience. Especially when the following symptoms appear, you must be vigilant:
Cases 1:
At three o'clock in the afternoon on December 8, 2018, Uncle Wang, who came back from walking in the community, suddenly felt unwell, with chest pain and palpitation, so he quickly found Jiuxin Pills and took a rest for about an hour. , Uncle Wang still feels out of breath. So I called my daughter, who asked her father to call the emergency number first, then hung up the phone and drove home quickly. Uncle Wang's home was less than twenty minutes away from the hospital. He thought it would be quick to drive to the hospital when his daughter came back, so he didn't take the call. He kept lying on the bed waiting for his daughter to come back. Since his daughter's company was far away from his father's home, when his daughter arrived home, Uncle Wang had already lost consciousness. The daughter hurriedly dialed 120. When the doctor arrived, he started first aid, and he stayed in the ICU for a week before he regained consciousness. After being transferred to the general ward, Director Dai used a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine to treat Uncle Wang, and used drugs to dredge meridians, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis for the recovery period. After half a month of treatment, Uncle Wang's body returned to normal and he was discharged. After returning home, I used Chinese medicine for a period of consolidation and conditioning, and my body was no different than before I got sick.
Director Dai had something to say: Uncle Wang made a fatal mistake. He did not call the emergency number as soon as he became ill, but chose to wait. Uncle Wang’s home is so close to the hospital. If he felt unwell at the beginning, You can call the emergency number in time and avoid almost losing your life.
Case 2:
One night in January 2019, 50-year-old Mr. Jiang suffered a sudden acute myocardial infarction. His whole body was clammy and cold. He was in shock and his life was in danger. The doctor recommended opening the blood vessel immediately and explained the pros and cons of thrombolysis and stents. The whole family was discussing incessantly. Some said that the stent should not be placed. After the stent was put in, medicine would be necessary for the rest of the life. Some said that thrombolysis was not possible, and some said that conservative treatment was needed... Finally, on the side The silent wife, after careful consideration, spoke up: "Operative treatment is performed, and I hope the doctor will do his best to treat it."
The operation went very smoothly, and Mr. Jiang's heart rate gradually returned to 90 beats after the operation. Skin temperature also gradually improved. Discharged after one week.
However, Mr. Jiang has been very weak after the operation, so on the recommendation of a friend, he found Director Dai for postoperative recovery and conditioning. The director diagnosed the syndrome and found that Mr. Jiang had qi stagnation, blood stasis, and blocked meridians. The director prescribed Huoxue Tongmai Decoction for treatment. After taking it for two days, Mr. Jiang felt stronger and more energetic. After more than three months of conditioning, Mr. Jiang's health is getting better day by day, and his mood is also comfortable.
Finally, Director Dai’s 6 tips for patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
1
Don’t look back suddenly
Carotid artery stenosis, Plaque is one of the foundations of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease that is getting increasingly more detected and is receiving more and more attention. In summer when blood volume is insufficient and blood viscosity is abnormal, this risk factor requires more attention.
Once the unstable plaque in the carotid artery falls off, it will cause a major blow to the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular vessels, even cause cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction, and may be life-threatening. Therefore, we should not turn our heads suddenly or perform neck massage in life to avoid accidents. People over 40 years old, with high blood lipids and unstable blood pressure should pay special attention to this. Especially the sudden turning of the head may be the trigger for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular collapse.
2
If you have atrial fibrillation, you should take medicine quickly and don’t be careless.
Another factor that easily forms fatal emboli is atrial fibrillation in the heart. Clinical observation has found that a considerable number of middle-aged and elderly people do not know that they have atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation is prone to thrombosis. Thrombi enter the circulatory system with the blood, causing major diseases such as cerebral infarction and pulmonary embolism, and can even induce sudden death. For atrial fibrillation, the best treatment is warfarin, not the well-known aspirin (please follow your doctor's advice).
3
Strictly monitor blood sugar to avoid hypoglycemia
Clinical observations have found that people with diabetes must not lower their blood sugar too low in summer, otherwise the patient will On the contrary, angina pectoris and ischemic cerebrovascular disease are prone to occur.
Zhou Yuping, chief physician of the Department of Cardiology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences: Generally speaking, it is best to control blood sugar in summer between 6 to 8 mmol/L on an empty stomach and 8 to 10 mmol/L after meals.
4
In hot weather, avoid alternating between hot and cold
Due to the accelerated metabolism of the human body in summer, the demand for oxygen and nutrients increases, and the blood supply to the heart and brain decreases. It will aggravate the ischemic and hypoxic reaction. In addition, when people are in a high temperature state, the excitability of sympathetic nerves increases, the heart rate accelerates, the coronary arteries contract, and the oxygen supply to the myocardium decreases, which will also increase the incidence of coronary heart disease. The Southern Shaolin Huogong Massage Institute reminds: On the other hand, if the indoor air conditioner is too low, the two extreme temperature changes indoors and outdoors will make it difficult for the body to adjust in a short time, because the sharp changes in temperature difference will cause the human body's blood vessels to continuously Contraction and relaxation directly lead to changes in blood pressure, cause blood circulation disorders, and induce myocardial infarction or stroke.
Therefore, elderly people with a history of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should pay attention to reducing outdoor activities and resting more indoors. It is best to take a 1-hour nap in the afternoon to make up for the lack of sleep at night.
5
Live in moderation and exercise in a timely manner
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that summer should be the season for middle-aged and elderly people to "rest and rest", and it is not suitable to exercise a lot.
Summer is characterized by high temperatures and high humidity. These two conditions directly lead to increased metabolism and increased oxygen consumption. Even if you are sitting quietly, in a high temperature and high humidity environment, blood circulation will still accelerate and the body's oxygen consumption will also increase.
Some people who already suffer from diseases are very susceptible to disease in such an environment, especially those with cardio-cerebral diseases. Increased oxygen consumption is the first factor that directly leads to the occurrence of diseases. reason. On the other hand, many elderly people are willing to get up early and do morning exercises because the sun rises early in summer. However, according to surveys, 70%-80% of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases occur between 6 and 10 am. This time is considered to be the most common time for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, so exercise should be avoided during this time.
6
Eat a light diet and ensure adequate water
Director Zhou Yuping pointed out that thick blood is the main cause of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, so it is necessary to drink Pay attention to replenishing water in time to prevent the blood from becoming sticky. In summer, the human body has a lot of activity, so it will lose a lot of water. However, because many people do not have the concept of drinking water regularly, it directly leads to thick blood. Especially before going to bed at night and after getting up in the morning, you should drink a glass of water. If you wake up in the middle of the night, you can also drink an appropriate amount of water. This can reduce blood viscosity, prevent thrombosis, and reduce the possibility of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Finally, Director Dai Yanyan reminded everyone: Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are difficult to identify and treat, and comprehensive treatment should be adopted. Traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to treating both the symptoms and the root causes, treating the disease holistically. The course of treatment is relatively long and should not be rushed. Patients must follow the doctor's advice and do not use drugs blindly to avoid backfire.
In addition, you should pay more attention to your daily diet and daily life!