How to Care for Coronary Heart Disease
Disease description:
I have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease, and I often feel chest tightness in my daily life. I don't know how to care for my body on a daily basis. How should coronary heart disease be managed?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Coronary heart disease refers to coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, a common type of heart disease primarily caused by atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, leading to insufficient blood supply to the heart. Below are some nursing recommendations:
1. Emotional adjustment: Patients should maintain emotional stability, avoid excessive excitement and anger, to reduce myocardial oxygen consumption and prevent symptoms such as angina.
2. Regular lifestyle: Patients should follow a regular daily routine, including going to bed early and waking up early, avoiding staying up late, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption. Appropriate exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging, and practicing Tai Chi, can help improve myocardial blood supply, but strenuous activities should be avoided.
3. Medication management: Take medications as prescribed by the physician, including antiplatelet drugs, lipid-lowering drugs, and antihypertensive medications, to control disease progression and prevent complications. Regular follow-ups are necessary to adjust medication based on the patient's condition.
4. Disease monitoring: Regularly monitor indicators such as blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood lipid levels, and adjust treatment plans promptly. Pay attention to changes in symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath, and seek medical attention immediately if any abnormalities occur.
