Every heart beat.

Watching every heartbeat, dear friends, today we’ll talk about a subject that’s closely related to the health of the heart — the fat heart disease. This is not a problem of obese heart, but a disease with an abnormally thick heart muscle, especially in the left heart. This thickening appears to have “enhanced” the heart, but in practice may have led to a deterioration of its capacity to pump blood and even caused serious problems. Fatal myocardiasis occurs mostly in the 30-40 age group and is likely to be available to both men and women, and symptoms are likely to become more apparent as age increases. Typical symptoms include myocardial hemorrhage, arrhythmia, obstructive blood flow, respiratory difficulties and dizziness, with the possibility of fainting or even sudden death in serious cases. Is HCM really common? The answer is yes, and it’s very genetic! About half of the patients have family history. This means that if one of the members of the family has had the disease, the other relatives will have to pay particular attention. The symptoms of HCM are very different and some may not feel it at all, but others may have chest pain, short-temporal or sudden fainting. It’s like a heart in silence calling for help. We need to find its signal in time! What is the threat of HCM? A thick heart muscle may impede the flow of blood from the heart, leading to a lack of blood circulation and affecting the whole body. This situation is called obstructive HCM, which can cause heart pain, dizziness or even convulsion. Most importantly, some people may die sudden due to heart disorders, especially in cases of intense movement or emotional excitement. So, although it sounds like a medical term, its threat is real! And the good news is that with science-based treatment and lifestyle management, we can totally minimize the impact of HCM. Here are some professional and practical suggestions: It’s recommended to do an ECHO to see if the heart structure is normal. If doctors suspect that the problem is more complex, they can be assessed more accurately by doing the MMR. If the heart rate is often abnormal, a dynamic electrocardiogram (Holter) is monitored to see if there is a heart disorder, such as a room tremor or a rapid heartbeat. 2. Drug treatment: More stable heart. Drugs commonly used include beta receptor retardants (e.g., Metolore) and calcium route retardants (e.g., Villapami), which reduce the heart burden and relieve symptoms. Patients with arrhythmia may need anti-cardial disorders, but under the guidance of a doctor, it is important to avoid the misuse of drugs that may aggravate the problem. 3. Surgery or equipment-aided treatments, if drug control is not effective, may require surgery, such as room-spacing or alcohol digestion, which can reduce myocardial weight and improve blood flow. For people at high risk of sudden death (e.g. patients with a family history of sudden death), doctors may recommend the implantation of a heart-to-heart defibrillator (ICD), which saves lives at critical moments! Self-management in everyday life is also important. In addition to medical treatment, a healthy lifestyle is the best umbrella for the heart. The following recommendations are made: 1. Healthy and easier to eat in the heart: whole grain, fresh vegetables and fruits, especially deep-sea fish with Omega-3 fatty acid, such as salmon and sardines. Foods of high salt, fat, high cholesterol, such as fried foods, animal organs, seafood and pickled foods. Add: Foods with antioxidants, such as berries, green leaves and nuts, which help to protect the cardiovascular environment. Avoid: Alcohol! Alcohol can damage myocardial muscles and increase the heart burden. Rational motion, avoiding intense activity: low- and medium-intensity aerobics, such as walking, yoga and easy swimming. Unrecommended campaigns: Active confrontational sports (e.g. football, basketball) or those that require sudden action (e.g. short run or weight lifting) may overburden the heart. 3. Controlling emotions, managing stress, and long-term stress and emotional agitation can increase the workload of the heart and even induce arrhythmia. You can try to meditate, breathe or listen to music to keep yourself calm. 4. Periodic review. Heart problems were detected early in the examination of heart functions, including heart ultrasound, EKG, etc., every 6-12 months. To keep track of changes in the heart in a timely manner and to prevent them before they occur. And finally, with action to protect the heartbeat, the thick heart disease may be silent, but it is not an “enemy.” Through a healthy lifestyle, scientific medical management and periodic examinations, we can well “co-exist” with it. Let’s start today, focus on the heart’s health and watch every heartbeat! If there are any other questions or additional questions, please let me know!