? Disease prevention in early spring: Regular infusion is necessary for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular patients

Introduction: It is also a time of high incidence. At this time, many people begin to go to the hospital for infusions for prevention. So is this approach advisable? Let's see what the experts have to say.

It is not advisable for loved ones to have regular infusions

The weather is cold and the heart attack is at its peak again. Many patients and their families are panicking, fearing that their condition will worsen, so they go to the outpatient department to ask for infusions. Unblock blood vessels. Some people even believe that when the seasons change, you should wear a bottle every six months to clear your blood vessels. But so far, this method of regularly suspending bottles to prevent crime has not been scientifically, rigorously, and large-scale clinically verified.

Increase the chance of infection

During the process of intravenous infusion, the quality of the disposable infusion set is not perfect, the operation is not standardized or the disinfection is not strict, which increases the chance of bacteria and viruses invading the human body. . Skin purulent infection, phlebitis, infectious disease, etc. may occur due to improper infusion.

Affects body fluid balance

Usually, the human body has a good compensatory adjustment function when there is no water loss or slight water loss. Excessive infusion will destroy the balance of fluids inside and outside the cells. Furthermore, the sodium, potassium and other components contained in the injected fluid also destroy the stability of electrolytes in the body and interfere with the body's internal environment.

Causes particulate embolism

my country's "Pharmacopoeia" stipulates that there should be no more than 10 insoluble particles with a particle size greater than 10 microns per milliliter of infusion liquid, and no more than 2 particles with a particle size greater than 20 microns. indivual. At present, except for the United Kingdom and Australia, no other country has set time limits for particles with a particle size of less than 10 microns. The diameter of the smallest capillary in the human body is only 4 to 10 microns. Therefore, larger particles in the medicinal solution can directly cause blood vessel embolism, causing insufficient local blood supply and tissue hypoxia, leading to edema and inflammation. Smaller particles may be swallowed by phagocytes, causing macrophages to enlarge and form granulomas. Foreign scholars found in autopsies that there were 5,000 granulomas in the lung specimens of patients who had used 40 external infusions. There are reports in China that patients who receive intravenous infusion may develop pulmonary hypertonia and respiratory failure. The potential hazards of medicinal liquid particles cannot be underestimated.

Induced

Most cardiothoracic patients are elderly, and they are often complicated by hypertension, diabetes, chronic bronchitis, etc. Coupled with the reduced regulation of the elderly, once more fluid is injected into the hanging bottle, acute pulmonary edema can easily occur due to the sharp increase in blood volume.

Causing infusion reactions

Due to the presence of pyrogens in the liquid, infusion reactions such as fever, chills, and shivering may occur, which can seriously lead to laryngeal edema, difficulty breathing, and unpredictable Danger, failure to rescue in time can easily lead to death.

How should cardiovascular patients cope with the changing climate?

Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should be particularly vigilant in early spring. As long as they do the following five things, they can spend the early spring safely.

Recently, the climate is changing, which is a period of high incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, because cold weather can easily cause the myocardial oxygen consumption index to increase, thus increasing the load on the heart. Especially the elderly should be particularly vigilant in early spring. As long as you do the following five things, you will be able to enjoy the early spring.

1. Preventing cold and keeping warm is the first priority

Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and their families should pay attention to weather changes according to weather forecasts. Cold and warm air alternate frequently, and they should add or remove clothing in time. Especially when it comes to rainy, snowy, windy or sandy days, you should immediately put on more clothes, wear a hat, a vest to protect your back, loose shoes and socks to protect your feet, and go out as little as possible. Firstly, it is to prevent colds and respiratory infections. , and the second is to prevent blood pressure fluctuations caused by changes in temperature.

Another thing to note is that the indoor temperature should be kept at around 20°C. If the temperature is too high or too low, for patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, it can cause slow blood flow and increase blood viscosity, leading to thrombosis, vasoconstriction or spasm, and increased myocardial oxygen consumption.

2. A reasonable diet is good for health

For those who love you, you must control your mouth. The diet should be light, balanced, scientific and moderate, with appropriate intake of animal fat and protein, such as fresh lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, beans, etc.

The staple food should be coarse grains and crude fiber foods (such as sweet potatoes, corn, etc.) to prevent constipation from having adverse effects on the heart. Also eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to ensure adequate intake of vitamins and minerals. Eating more beans and soy products is beneficial to the excretion of bile acid and reduces cholesterol synthesis. It is also advisable to eat more fish, because fish can reduce blood cholesterol and blood viscosity, and prevent coronary artery thrombosis.

Heart and brain patients should remember four dietary taboos:

1. The diet should be low in oil, salt, and fat, and it is best not to include bean paste, pickles, bacon, etc. eat.

2. Do not overeat or overeat, which will cause insufficient blood supply to the heart and increase the load on the brain.

3. Control the intake of high-calorie foods to avoid being overweight.

4. Do not eat sweets with high sugar content. Sugar is still converted into fat in the body, which can increase blood viscosity.

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For patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, it is necessary not to overdo it, nor to overdo it. Staying active in early spring can improve cold tolerance, but exercise must be moderate and Appropriately, do not go out to exercise too early. It is appropriate to exercise after the sun comes out at 8 or 9 o'clock in the morning or around 4 o'clock in the afternoon.

Before exercising, you should do some preparatory activities. If you feel a little sweaty, you should stop exercising. The time should not exceed the appropriate time. It is not advisable to choose strenuous activities such as mountain climbing, running, and playing ball. According to your age, condition, physical strength and personal hobbies, you can choose medium-to-low-intensity exercises such as outdoor walking, Qigong practice, Tai Chi and so on. When exercising, be careful not to do anything that involves holding your breath, squatting or standing up, or exerting force violently. Special attention should be paid to the fact that if you experience physical discomfort, weakness, or shortness of breath during exercise, you must stop exercising immediately and never hold on.

4. Smooth mood

In spring, people are excited and the heart load increases. Coupled with the large temperature difference between day and night, the blood vessels react strongly, which can easily cause the onset of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. A good mood can also keep the body's immune function in the best state. Don't forget your physical condition when you are happy. This kind of happiness and excitement should be shortened as much as possible (control it within half an hour), and you should not laugh or be excited. Of course, always having negative emotions of anxiety, melancholy, and pessimism is also very detrimental to patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. This will disrupt the function of the nervous system, lead to dysfunction of the body's tissues and organs, and in the long run, it can also affect the level of blood lipids. Normal metabolism causes fat to accumulate and solidify, eventually depositing on the artery wall to form plaque. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular patients can listen to dramas, grow flowers, and practice calligraphy to maintain a relaxed and upbeat attitude.

5. Paying attention to details can avoid accidents

Many cardiovascular and cerebrovascular patients believe that the weather is good in spring, and people are in a good mood. They can change their living habits to let themselves live more freely. Relax, this view is wrong. , pay attention to four points:

1. Lying down, getting up, lowering your head, squatting and other movements should be done as slowly as possible to avoid hypotension, sudden syncope or falling.

2. Don’t get up too early in the morning, don’t rush to the ground after getting up, sit on the bed for a while (about 5 minutes) before getting dressed, and then drink a glass of warm water to dilute the blood to avoid Angina, stroke, etc.

3. Measure your blood pressure regularly, pay close attention to blood pressure changes, and take antihypertensive drugs on time and in the right amount according to your condition. Once you experience dizziness, headache, or pain, you should go to the hospital in time and do not be careless.

4. Pay attention. Social activities should not be too frequent. You must have a sense of time in your mind. You must have fixed times for eating, sleeping, and exercising. Don't forget everything as soon as you play. You must not be overworked, let alone stay up late. You must go to bed before night.

Shortness of breath, chest pain, be wary of heart failure. Understanding the symptoms will help to prescribe the right medicine.

Heart failure is referred to as "heart failure". Understanding its specific symptoms will help to prescribe the right medicine and diagnose and treat it as early as possible. Below, we summarize the main symptoms of heart failure.

1. Shortness of breath (especially when sleeping or lying down)

Feeling unable to take deep breaths or come out in the middle of the night or when you get up in the morning. Especially when exerting force or lying down, I feel pressure in my chest and cannot take a deep breath. I have to sit up to take a breath. Many patients have to raise pillows or choose to sleep in a chair to feel more comfortable.

2. A heavy pressure or "sinking" feeling in the chest

This is the first symptom of heart failure.

But when this feeling first occurs, many patients don't know how to deal with it, and it is difficult to describe this abnormal feeling. Many patients will feel a heavy weight pressing on their chest, similar to a "drowning" feeling, and some patients will feel that their lungs seem to be filled with fluid when they take a deep breath. A few patients feel chest pain.

3. Clothes and shoes feel too tight

Tight clothes and shoes and puffiness are signs of edema, which is one of the early symptoms of heart failure but is often difficult to identify because edema can occur in many different conditions. body parts. A sudden increase in waist circumference, or a sudden roundness and fatness in the face and neck are signs of heart failure.

4． Palpitations or irregular heartbeat

Fast heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, palpitations, etc. are common symptoms of heart failure. Patients will feel that their heartbeat is too fast and too strong, often accompanied by a panic-like nervousness. Other similar irregular heart rhythm problems, including atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, can be dangerous if left untreated.

5. Loss of appetite

Feeling full long after a meal, which may be accompanied by nausea, constipation, an upset stomach, or abdominal pain. There is a sense of pressure in the chest and abdomen, and I feel uncomfortable after eating. Fatigue can also cause heart failure patients to lose their appetite and feel tired even when chewing food.

6. Dizziness

Dizziness or dizziness is the most common symptom of heart failure. Patients feel that the whole world is spinning. Common complications include nausea or motion sickness. If accompanied by palpitations or irregular heartbeat, seek medical attention promptly.

7. Anxiety

Shortness of breath, racing thoughts, sweaty palms, and a racing heart are all signs of anxiety. Some patients mistake anxiety or stress for heart failure and ignore it.

8. Cough

Cough is also a symptom of heart failure, but it can easily be confused with the flu or the common cold. Heart failure cough rarely occurs in the throat as much, and sometimes white foam or thick phlegm is coughed up, possibly with blood streaks. Heart failure is more likely to cause a dry cough, which worsens when lying down or standing up.

9． Fatigue easily or feel weak all the time

The patient is breathless or feels difficulty breathing when or after exerting force. Walking, getting up, or eating a meal can make people with heart failure feel tired. After the patient lies down, he begins to feel a "sinking" feeling in his chest, and then becomes anxious and unable to sleep, forming a vicious cycle.

Warm reminder: Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases threaten people’s health and lives at all times. I would like to remind cardiovascular and cerebrovascular patients to control their intake of high-fat and high-calorie foods.

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