What should patients with atrial septal defect pay attention to?
Apr 03, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Patients with atrial septal defect should pay attention to adjusting their dietary and lifestyle habits, and also prevent colds and other illnesses. Regarding diet, they should mainly follow a low-sugar, low-salt, and low-fat regimen, avoiding overly salty foods that may increase the burden on the heart, such as pickled vegetables or cured meats. In daily life, they should maintain a balance between work and rest, avoid staying up late, and refrain from feelings of tension or anxiety.
Patients with atrial septal defect should pay attention to adjusting their dietary and lifestyle habits, as well as preventing colds and other illnesses.
1. Adjust dietary habits
Diet should primarily consist of low-sugar, low-salt, and low-fat foods. Avoid overly salty foods, which may increase the burden on the heart, such as pickled vegetables or cured meats.
2. Adjust lifestyle habits
Maintain a balance between work and rest, avoid staying up late, and prevent feelings of tension or anxiety, which could increase cardiac load and potentially trigger heart failure.
3. Prevent colds
Atrial septal defect can cause pulmonary congestion. If immunity is low, catching a cold may easily lead to worsening of the condition.
In addition to the above precautions, patients should also schedule regular follow-up visits at the hospital. In daily life, drink plenty of warm water to maintain hydration, promote the elimination of metabolic waste, and spend appropriate time outdoors in sunlight to enhance resistance. Avoid strenuous physical activities.
