Perhaps at a certain moment, we or the people around us will clearly feel that our heart suddenly “thumps”.
This is our heart’s clear warning to our body that something might be wrong with it.
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Sudden cardiac death refers to a natural death caused by cardiac causes that occurs within 1 hour after the onset of acute symptoms and is characterized by sudden loss of consciousness.
Sudden cardiac death is the most common type of sudden death, accounting for approximately 80%. About 540,000 people die from sudden cardiac death in China every year, and nearly 1,500 people die from sudden cardiac death every day, ranking first in the world. “No one knows which one will come first, tomorrow or the accident.” Some people have never been diagnosed with diseases related to sudden death, but suddenly left this world.
Fatigue, physical and mental exhaustion, emotional abnormalities (quarrels, anger, paranoia, withdrawal, loneliness, social barriers) and other factors will excite the sympathetic nerves for a long time. As an engine, the heart not only cannot rest, but also suffers from greater loss, and the sympathetic nerves Long-term excitement will also promote platelet activation, put human blood in a hypercoagulable state, and accelerate the formation of thrombus.
●Heart structural abnormalities: myocardial infarction, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, history of sudden death, multiple risk factors (three highs, obesity)
●Abnormal electrocardiography: arrhythmia disease
●Triggers: fatigue, stress, abnormal mood, staying up late, smoking, etc.
If the first two factors are present, people generally will not die suddenly. However, if the first two factors are present, coupled with the following fuse, sudden death will quickly occur.
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Chest tightness and palpitations
Episodic palpitation, violent heartbeat, inability to control oneself, often accompanied by mental fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, etc.
02
dizziness, fatigue, syncope
Dizziness, confusion, blurred vision or black eyes, weakness in limbs, and subsequent loss of consciousness.
03
Difficulty breathing
After suffering from heart disease, most patients will have difficulty breathing and chest tightness, and these symptoms will be more serious after the patient performs activities, and they will feel better when sitting or sleeping at night.
04
Lower limb edema
This is often a symptom of cardiac insufficiency leading to obstruction of venous blood return, and mostly occurs in middle-aged and elderly people.
05
Sudden or worsening chest pain
Severe, tight, squeezing pain in the chest, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and throat tightening occur. Some people are accompanied by radiating pain in the left upper limb, shoulder, and back.
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01. Change your lifestyle
Healthy diet: A diet high in fiber, low in fat and low in salt can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Exercise regularly: Depending on your constitution, proper physical exercise can improve your heart health.
Quit smoking and limit alcohol: Avoid smoking and excessive drinking, both of which are linked to heart problems.
Weight management: Being overweight or obese increases your risk of heart disease, so you should strive to maintain a healthy weight.
02. Regular examination and drug treatment
Blood pressure monitoring: High blood pressure is an important risk factor for heart disease and should be checked regularly.
Lipid test: High cholesterol is also a risk factor and can be controlled with medication and diet.
Blood sugar checks: High blood sugar levels are also linked to heart disease risk, so check them regularly, too.
Medication: For people who have been diagnosed with heart disease, take medication as directed by your doctor.
03. Other preventive measures
Learn first aid measures: Learn how to use cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) so that you can provide timely assistance in an emergency.
Emotion management: Excessive stress and tension can also trigger heart problems. Learning stress management and relaxation techniques can also be beneficial.
Of course, heart function can also be monitored through physiological measurement data from biometric sensors through smart wearable devices, such as smart watches.
2023-10-26 10:29:27
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