Cardiac failure is a more serious cardiovascular disease, which, while it may sound worrying, can be effective in reducing symptoms, improving the quality of life and even delaying progress through reasonable daily living adjustments. The following are some of the areas that people suffering from heart failure need attention in their daily lives.
I. Catering
Diet is essential for people with heart failure. The first is to control salt intake, with excessive salinity leading to water retention in the body and increasing the heart burden. It is generally recommended that salt intake do not exceed 5 grams per day, that high salt foods such as pickles, pickles, hams, etc. should be avoided, that fresh foods should be chosen as much as possible, and that salt and sauce use should be reduced in cooking.
Controlling water intake should not be overlooked. The daily amount of drinking water for the patient shall be adjusted according to his or her own circumstances and shall normally be suitable for up to 1500 – 2000 ml, including water in drinking water, soup, porridge and fruit. Small quantities of water can be used more than once to avoid large quantities of water in a short period of time.
In food choices, diet-rich foods, such as whole grains, vegetables and fruits, should be increased to help prevent constipation. Because of the high abdominal pressure caused by heavy defecation during constipation, the burden on the heart is increased. At the same time, good quality proteins, such as skinny meat, fish, beans, eggs, etc., should be guaranteed in order to maintain normal metabolic and prosthetic functions in the body, but also to be appropriate to avoid overingestion that increases the kidney burden.
II. Moderate exercise
Although the heart function of a heart failure patient is impaired, moderate exercise remains essential. Under stable conditions, low-intensity movements such as walking, Tai Chi Fist, yoga, etc. can be selected. The exercise time can be increased from 10 to 15 minutes at a time to about 30 minutes, with a weekly exercise of 3-5. In the exercise, care is taken to feel self-perception and, in the event of respiratory difficulties, chest pains, dizziness, the exercise and rest should be stopped immediately. The exercise is preceded by a warm-up exercise, followed by a relaxing exercise to avoid the sudden onset or end of the exercise having an adverse effect on the heart.
III. Rest and sleep
Adequate rest and good sleep are essential for the heart recovery of patients with heart failure. Patients should be guaranteed sufficient sleep time per day, normally 7-9 hours. A regular sleep schedule can be established, and every day every effort is made to go to bed and get up at the same time. Sleep should be quiet, comfy, dark and hot and should avoid the use of electronic devices or caffeine-containing beverages before sleeping, so as not to affect the quality of sleep. During the day, appropriate breaks may also be arranged to avoid overwork, such as a lunch break of 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Weight monitoring
Weight is an important indicator of changes in heart failure. Patients are required to measure weight and record weight every morning, under the same conditions (e.g., empty abdominal, excrete bladder). In the event of a sudden increase in body weight in a short period of time, such as a weight gain of more than 2 kg within 3 days, it may indicate an increase in water retention in the body and an increase in the burden on the heart, timely medical attention should be provided and treatment programmes adjusted.
V. FEDERATION
Maintaining a good emotional state also helps patients with heart failure. Long-term anxiety, depression, stress, etc. can lead to neurological excitement in the body, increasing blood pressure, increasing heart rate and increasing heart burden. Patients can ease stress and regulate emotions by communicating with family and friends, participating in social events, and developing hobbyes. It can also learn some relaxing techniques, such as deep breath, meditation, gradual muscle laxity, and self-regulating when feeling nervous.
VI. DOING MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
The timely and proportionate use of medication, in strict compliance with the doctor ‘ s orders, is essential to control the heart failure. Patients are unable to reduce their own doses or stop them, even if they feel better. At the same time, it is important to know the effects, side effects and care of the drug taken, such as that certain drugs may require regular monitoring of indicators such as potassium blood, kidney function, etc., and to inform doctors in a timely manner if there is an adverse reaction.
Cardiac failure can significantly improve their health, enhance their confidence and quality of life, and better cope with disease by making reasonable daily living adjustments in a wide range of areas, including diet, exercise, rest and emotions, and strictly complying with medical advice.
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