Prevention and management of acute heart failure: protecting your heart, from now on!
Acute heart failure is a serious heart disease that often manifests visible symptoms and signs in a short period of time, seriously affecting the quality of life of patients. It is not only part of cardiovascular disease, but is also one of the health problems with high mortality rates globally. The incidence of acute heart failure is also increasing as lifestyles change, population ageing and cardiovascular disease rates rise. Many people ‘ s understanding of heart failure remains superficial and lacks a comprehensive understanding of its prevention and management. Through scientific preventive measures and effective management strategies, acute heart failure can effectively reduce risk. This paper will explore in depth the prevention and management of acute heart failure, helping to raise heart health awareness, reduce the risk of acute heart failure and ensure a long and healthy life.
I. Preventive measures of acute heart failure
Stay healthy.
Overweight and obesity are important risk factors for heart disease and heart failure. Obesity not only increases the burden on the heart, but also causes a range of related diseases such as hypertension and high blood sugar. Controlling body weight through healthy diets and regular exercise is an important strategy for preventing acute heart failure. A target of less than 0.5 – 1 kg per week is recommended to achieve sustainable weight reduction.
Healthy diet
A balanced diet is essential for heart health. It is proposed to reduce sodium salt, saturated fat and sugar intake and to increase diet-rich foods such as fruit, vegetables and whole grains. High sodium diets lead to oedema and hypertension, which in turn increases the heart burden. Mediterranean diets and DASH diets are considered to be very beneficial for cardiovascular health because they are rich in healthy fats, fish, nuts and vegetable foods.
Regular exercise
A medium-intensity exercise of at least 150 minutes per week (e.g., run, swim, cycling, etc.) can help enhance CPR function and reduce the risk of heart failure. Sport can improve blood circulation, increase the capacity of the heart to pump blood, reduce blood pressure and improve overall health. In addition, force training should be included in sports programmes to enhance muscle strength and endurance.
Periodic medical examinations
Periodic health examinations can detect potential cardiovascular diseases in a timely manner and intervene. In particular, more attention should be paid to regular monitoring of persons with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipid haemoemia. It is possible to understand the functioning of the heart by detecting its electrical activities (cardiograms), its ultrasound, etc., and thus to develop appropriate treatment programmes.
Control the pressure.
Mental stress has a negative impact on heart health, and learning effective stress management techniques is essential. Long-term stress not only leads to higher heart rates, but may also cause problems such as hypertension. The psychological burden can be reduced, psychological resilience enhanced and the ability to respond to life challenges enhanced by relaxing skills such as meditation, deep breath and yoga.
Stop smoking and stop drinking.
Smoking is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, and cessation of smoking is one of the most effective measures to improve heart health. Research shows that cardiovascular health will gradually improve after smoking has ceased. On the other hand, there should be an appropriate amount of wine, with no more than two cups per day for men and no more than one cup for women. Excessive drinking can cause heart damage and hypertension.
Management of acute heart failure
Follow medical instructions.
After the diagnosis of heart failure, the patient should be treated in strict compliance with the doctor ‘ s recommendation, take the medication on time and periodically review the heart function. Sound drug treatment is an important means of control. Patients should be aware of the effects and possible side effects of the drugs used and maintain good communication with doctors in order to adjust treatment programmes in a timely manner.
Monitoring symptoms
Self-monitoring of weight, blood pressure and heart rate is carried out on a regular basis to monitor body changes and to provide timely feedback to doctors on any abnormal symptoms. The rapid increase in body weight may point to the retention of liquid in the body, while the increase in respiratory difficulties may mean increased heart failure, requiring timely medical attention.
Building healthy habits
In daily life, the development of good life habits, such as non-smoking, alcohol restrictions, regularity, etc., helps to reduce the incidence of heart failure. Ensuring adequate sleep for 7-8 hours each night, avoiding lateness and overwork, contributes to heart recovery and health.
Rational arrangements
Ensuring adequate sleep time, avoiding lateness and good resting habits are essential for the health of the heart. Deep sleep at night is an important moment for body repair and energy recovery, contributing to increased immunity and overall body health.
Family support
Family support and care for patients can provide psychological comfort and help patients better manage their health. Actively involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients, regularly accompanying them for screening, helping them to build confidence and encouraging them to cooperate actively in the treatment.
III. Self-management of acute heart failure
Dietary records
The establishment of dietary records helps to monitor daily sodium salt and liquid intake, avoid excessive quantities and reduce the heart burden. The details in the record would facilitate discussion of the diet plan with the doctor.
Programme of activities
Establish a reasonable schedule of activities and arrange for moderate exercise and rest to avoid overwork. At the same time, the strength of the activity is adjusted to the state of the body, increasing the volume of movement and increasing the endurance of the heart.
Emotional management
Active participation in social activities and hobbies, maintenance of a good emotional state, reduction of loneliness and depression contribute to mental health and the recovery of heart function.
Summary
The prevention and management of acute heart failure is essential, and we can effectively reduce the risk of acute heart failure through healthy diets, adequate exercise, good performance and timely medical intervention. It is hoped that the focus on heart health will be increased, starting with every detail in daily life and taking responsibility for their own heart health.
