What should coronary heart disease pay attention to

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Coronary heart disease in addition to drug treatment, there are stent and other interventional methods. However, none of these treatments can reverse the inherent pathological changes of the heart, but only improve the blood supply capacity of the heart. So there is still no cure. Once the disease, the key is to control and stabilize the disease, improve the quality of life. Making a reasonable living and treatment plan is a key step in the control of coronary heart disease

What should coronary heart disease pay attention to

First, fully understand the symptoms of coronary heart disease. Typical angina pectoris of coronary heart disease is characterized by paroxysmal retrosternal discomfort, mostly squeezing or tightening, often radiating to the left shoulder, left arm, left hand and even neck and throat, which is induced by intense labor or emotional excitement, satiety, cold, etc. It lasts for a short time, lasting from a few seconds to more than ten minutes, generally no more than 20 minutes. It can be relieved by resting or taking nitroglycerin tablets under the tongue. However, if the frequency of these symptoms is higher or more serious than usual, the attending doctor should be contacted immediately. If the symptoms are not relieved after 15 minutes of rest and medication, you should call the emergency call immediately. Remember to post the doctor's phone and emergency call on the wall next to the phone, so as not to forget them in case of emergency.

The second is to reduce the risk factors of coronary heart disease. These measures include: quitting smoking, lowering cholesterol level, controlling hypertension, proper exercise, healthy diet, relieving life pressure and mental tension, etc.

Third: take medicine on time. When the symptoms disappear, some patients will think that they have been cured, stop taking medicine by themselves or use medicine irregularly. You know, these drugs can improve the blood supply to the heart and maintain the function of the heart. Following the doctor's advice, taking medicine on time and regularly is the guarantee of effective control of coronary heart disease.

matters needing attention

Doctors generally require patients to go to the hospital for corresponding examination every other period of time to evaluate the function of the heart and the effect of treatment. Strictly follow the doctor's instruction time for follow-up visit is conducive to disease monitoring and timely detection of other complications.