Cardiac failure is a serious cardiovascular disease, and the heart function of the patient is gradually reduced and it is not effective to pump the blood to the body. Day-to-day surveillance is a key part of managing the condition and preventing deterioration for people suffering from heart failure. By closely following the changes in the indicators and symptoms of the body, patients are able to detect problems in a timely manner and take appropriate measures to work with doctors to protect their heart.
First, weight monitoring is one of the important elements of day-to-day surveillance of patients with heart failure. The sudden increase in body weight is often the early signal of a liquid in the body, which increases the heart burden and increases the symptoms of heart failure. The patient should measure and record the weight of the same scale every day at the same time (e.g., when he wakes up in the morning, urinates, empty abdomen). If the weight gain exceeds 2 kg in 3 days or 2.5 kg in a week, this may mean that the body has too much liquid retention to inform the doctor in a timely manner. The doctor adjusts the treatment to weight change, such as increasing the dose of urea to facilitate the release of excess water and reduce the heart load.
Blood pressure monitoring should also not be overlooked. High blood pressure is one of the major risk factors for heart failure, and changes in blood pressure in patients with heart failure can also affect the condition. Patients can use electro-sphygmomanometers at home for blood pressure measurements, which should be conducted in a quiet, relaxed state, sitting on a chair with backs, with two feet flat on the ground and arms at the same level as the heart. It is generally recommended that blood pressure be measured 1 – 2 times a day to record the values of constriction, constriction and pulse. If blood pressure continues to rise or fluctuates significantly, it may be necessary to adjust the dose or type of pressure-relief drugs to maintain blood pressure stability.
Heart rate monitoring is also an important aspect of day-to-day monitoring. Cardiac function is impaired and the heart rate tends to change abnormally. Patients can measure the heart rate by touching a pulse or using equipment with a heart rate monitoring function (e.g. smart bracelets, electrosphygmomanometers, etc.). Under normal circumstances, the heart rate for adults is between 60 and 100 per minute. If the heart rate is too high (greater than 100 times/minute) or slow (less than 50 times/minute), or if the heart rate is an irregular beat, it may indicate an abnormal heart function requiring timely medical attention. The doctor conducts further examinations on the basis of the heart rate, such as EKG, dynamic EKG etc., to determine if there are problems of heart disorder and to treat them accordingly.
In addition to the monitoring of the above-mentioned biological indicators, patients need to follow closely their own symptoms. Respiratory difficulties are one of the most common symptoms of heart failure, and patients should be careful to observe the extent, frequency and induction of respiratory difficulties. For example, there are breathing difficulties after a minor activity or during rest, and whether the respiratory difficulties are accompanied by symptoms such as cough, cough, asthma, etc. This may indicate a deterioration of heart failure, requiring immediate medical attention, if the respiratory difficulties are gradually increasing or if there is a chronic respiratory difficulty at night (the patient suddenly awakes in sleep because of breathing difficulties, and the post-sitting symptoms can gradually diminish).
Illness and fatigue are also common symptoms of heart failure. Patients should be mindful of whether the endurance of their day-to-day activities has decreased and whether they are more tired than before. If it is found that it is evident that it is inactivity and fatigue in carrying out activities that can be easily performed in the past, this may be an indication of further loss of heart function and should be fed back to doctors in a timely manner.
Oedema is another important expression of the fluid retention of patients with heart failure. Patients should observe if there is an oedema in the body, particularly in the lower limbs, ankles and abdomen. The pressure on the part of the oedema with the finger indicates the presence of an oedema if it is dented and cannot be recovered within a short period of time. The extent and extent of oedema can also reflect the severity of heart failure, and patients should report edema to doctors in a timely manner so that doctors can adjust their treatment programmes, such as increasing the dose of urea and replacing the type of urea.
In addition, care should be taken to observe their appetite and digestive function. Cardiac failure may lead to gastrointestinal siltation, affect digestive function and have symptoms of appetite failure, nausea, vomiting and abdominal swelling. If these symptoms persist or are aggravated, they affect the patient ‘ s nutritional intake, further weaken the body ‘ s resistance and adversely affect the condition. Patients should inform the doctor in a timely manner that the doctor may offer some medication to promote digestion or adjustment programmes to improve the condition of gastrointestinal haemorrhage.
The day-to-day monitoring of patients with heart failure is a long and detailed process. Patients and families should be fully aware of the importance of day-to-day monitoring, be careful about monitoring and communicate with doctors in a timely manner. It is only through the joint efforts of the patient and the patient that changes in the condition can be detected in a timely manner, effective treatment measures put in place to slow progress in heart failure, improve the quality of life of the patient and establish a strong line of defence for the health of the heart.
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