In recent years, there has been a high incidence of cardiovascular diseases in the country, with data showing that there are 290 million cases of cardiovascular diseases, of which more than 10 million are coronary heart patients and 2.5 million are heart infarction patients. This means that 7.7 per 1,000 people suffer from coronary heart disease and 98.68 per 100,000 people die of coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease has become a major disease threatening public health, but it is not uncontrolled. With positive measures, coronary heart disease can be prevented and treated.
What is coronary heart disease?
Coronary heart disease, known as coronary porridge, is the result of the sclerosis of the coronary artery that supplies the heart blood or the formation of a thrombosis, which results in a narrow and even constriction of the blood vessels, leading to arrhythmia, anaerobics or cardiac death. The heart, as the “engine” of the human body, not only provides blood for other tissues of the body, but also needs to acquire sufficient blood and oxygen for itself. The coronary artery is attached to the surface of the heart and, like the crown, carries out important functions of blood supply to the heart. The coronary heart disease occurs when the vessels are constricted by scalding the porridge plaque or blood embolism and the heart is unable to provide sufficient blood support.
Common symptoms of coronary heart disease
The symptoms of coronary heart disease are diverse, most typically chest pain, which is common in the back of the chest or in the front of the heart, and can spread to the shoulder, the inside of the left arm, the finger or the throat, in the form of burns, acid swelling, austerity or oppression. Incentives usually include high emotional volatility, excessive physical activity, food or cold. In general, the pain can be mitigated after three to five minutes.
In addition, there are other symptoms that can be mistakenly considered as gastrointestinal diseases, such as upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, heart burning, etc. Some patients may experience an acceleration of the heart rate, a discomfort, with dizziness, inactivity or sweat. If chest pain is frequent and prolonged, it may be acute myocardial infarction, to which immediate medical attention should be given.
Acute myocardial infarction is divided into an ST lift and a non-ST lift, both of which result in a severe reduction of blood flow due to the rupture of coronary arteries, which may cause cardiac cardiac death in serious cases. Such situations are critical, and failure to treat them in a timely manner can lead to sudden heart death.
Risk factors for coronary heart disease
The occurrence of coronary heart disease is associated with a number of factors, including hypertension, hypertension, obesity, smoking, diabetes, high stress and lack of exercise. These factors can accelerate the sclerosis of the aneurysm and increase the risk of coronary heart disease. The “bad cholesterol” (LDL-C) in the bloodstream is too high to be deposited in the artery to form porridge stubbles, narrow or clogged blood vessels, and is an important cause of coronary heart disease.
Prevention and treatment: double “pipes”
Coronary heart disease is a chronic and progressive disease, but can be controlled by a combination of “managing lifestyles” and “standard medicine”.
First, “managing lifestyles” is the basis for the prevention of coronary heart disease. A healthy diet is a top priority, with reference to the “Medic diet” model, with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans and less fat, cholesterol and salty food. Daily salt intake is recommended within 6 grams to avoid pickled foods and high fat meat. At the same time, an appropriate level of movement, such as an aerobic medium strength of more than three times a week for more than 30 minutes at a time, is essential to improve blood circulation, reduce blood pressure and regulate blood resin. In addition, the cessation of alcohol is essential to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, which can be exacerbated by long-term smoking or excessive drinking. Maintaining psychological balance and avoiding excessive stress and emotional volatility also helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.
Secondly, “normative medicine” is an important means of treating coronary heart disease. In cases where patients have been diagnosed, reasonable use of drugs such as aspirin, beta-receptor retardants, lipids, depressants etc. is required to control the development of the condition. In cases of more serious illness, consideration may be given to improving the supply of blood through coronary artery intervention or heart bridging. Even after the operation, patients still need to take long-term medication and adjust their lifestyle to help the heart function and prevent a relapse.
Healthy lifestyles are the foundation of treatment.
Healthy lifestyles are the basis not only for coronary heart disease treatment, but also for the prevention of all cardiovascular diseases. Data show that the incidence of coronary heart disease is significantly lower in countries along the Mediterranean coast, such as Greece and Italy, than in other countries, which is closely related to their dietary structure. The risk of coronary heart disease can be effectively reduced by maintaining a balanced diet, controlling weight, regularity and good health perceptions.
Overall, coronary heart disease is not terrible. The risk of myocardial infarction and sudden death can be greatly reduced by maintaining scientific treatment, adjusting lifestyles and maintaining a good mindset. The fight against coronary heart disease requires patience and perseverance, which can only be sustained in exchange for a healthy life.
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