What causes myocardial infarction?

Sep 24, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Tian Hongbo

Introduction

In general, myocardial infarction usually refers to heart attack, which may be caused by factors such as age, gender, excessive exertion, hypertension, and diabetes. It is important to maintain a balanced diet, control blood pressure and lipid levels, exercise regularly, avoid overexertion, maintain emotional stability, and prevent extreme emotional fluctuations to help prevent myocardial infarction. If any discomfort occurs, prompt medical attention is recommended.

In general, myocardial infarction usually refers to heart attack, which may be caused by factors such as aging, emotional stress, excessive fatigue, hypertension, diabetes, and others. If any discomfort occurs, prompt medical attention is recommended. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Aging

As people age, blood supply to the heart gradually decreases, thereby increasing the risk of myocardial infarction. It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, balanced diet, and control of blood pressure and glucose levels.

2. Emotional Stress

Intense emotional fluctuations, such as anger or anxiety, may cause increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure, raising the risk of myocardial infarction. It is advisable to practice emotional regulation, avoid extreme mood swings, and maintain a calm and balanced state of mind.

3. Excessive Fatigue

Prolonged physical or mental labor without adequate rest increases the burden on the heart, leading to higher oxygen consumption by the myocardium. When coronary blood supply fails to increase accordingly, myocardial infarction may occur. Ensure sufficient rest in daily life, avoid overexertion, and balance work and rest appropriately.

4. Hypertension

Hypertension caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits and other factors can place excessive pressure on blood vessel walls. Over time, this damages the vascular endothelium, allowing lipid deposits and plaque formation that gradually block arteries, significantly increasing the risk of myocardial infarction. Symptoms such as headache and dizziness may also occur. Under medical guidance, patients may use medications such as captopril tablets, valsartan capsules, and nifedipine controlled-release tablets to control blood pressure.

5. Diabetes

Diabetes is often associated with factors such as sleep deprivation and genetic predisposition. Prolonged high blood glucose levels can lead to microvascular complications and damage to the coronary arteries, increasing the risk of myocardial infarction. Symptoms such as increased thirst and frequent urination may also be present. Patients are advised to follow medical instructions and use medications such as metformin sustained-release tablets, glimepiride tablets, and acarbose tablets to manage symptoms.

To prevent myocardial infarction, it is important to maintain a balanced diet, control blood pressure and lipid levels, engage in regular physical activity, avoid excessive fatigue, and maintain emotional stability in daily life.

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Can mild pulmonary hypertension be cured?

In general, whether mild pulmonary hypertension can be cured depends on whether the underlying cause is clear and removable. Cases secondary to left heart disease or lung diseases often improve once the underlying cause is addressed; however, idiopathic pulmonary hypertension is difficult to cure completely and requires long-term management. Patients with mild pulmonary hypertension should avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, refrain from strenuous exercise and high-altitude environments, and reduce stress on the lungs in daily life.