Myocardial infarction is one of the diseases with a relatively high mortality rate. As a family member of someone with myocardial infarction, it is important to pay special attention to the patient's diet. Diet is crucial after the onset of the disease. Below, I will introduce the dietary taboos for myocardial infarction patients.
【Foods to Avoid for Myocardial Infarction】
1. What not to eat during the acute phase of myocardial infarction
During the first three days after the onset of myocardial infarction, the patient must stay in bed and rest, with all activities (including eating) requiring assistance. During the first 1-3 days, a liquid diet should be followed, including small amounts of vegetable water, oil-free meat soup, rice soup, thin porridge, fruit juice, lotus root powder, etc. Avoid eating gas-producing and irritating solutions, such as soy milk, milk, and strong tea. Avoid extreme hot or cold temperatures to prevent arrhythmia. Attention should be paid to the intake of sodium, potassium, and magnesium in food. Generally, a low-salt diet is recommended, especially for patients with heart failure.
2. What not to eat during the recovery phase of myocardial infarction
During the period of 4 days to 4 weeks after the onset of myocardial infarction, as the condition improves, the diet can gradually transition to a semi-liquid diet, but still with small meals. The diet should be light, nutritious, and easily digestible. It is allowed to eat porridge, oats, skim milk, lean meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, and fruits. Food should not be too hot or too cold, and it is important to maintain regular bowel movements to prevent excessive straining. After 3-4 weeks, as the patient gradually resumes activity, the diet can be relaxed appropriately, but the intake of fat and cholesterol should still be controlled. Overeating, especially consuming a large amount of fat, should be avoided as it can cause a recurrence of myocardial infarction.
3. Daily diet for myocardial infarction should include small meals
Chew slowly, have three to five meals, eat until 70-80% full, and avoid overeating. The diet should be low in sugar, salt, and fat. Quit smoking, drink alcohol in moderation, and avoid stimulating foods such as chili peppers.
Myocardial infarction patients should consume fresh green vegetables, fruits, carrots, black fungus, oatmeal, oat flour, dates, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes. They should avoid pork and seafood.
When making soup, it is important to remove the top layer of oil before drinking. Drink plenty of plain water and have a glass of water half an hour before going to bed and after waking up.
【Effective Methods for Treating Myocardial Infarction】
Sudden myocardial infarction is a serious condition. It is recommended that patients seek medical examination and treatment promptly to avoid a significant threat to their life and health. Patients should pay attention to preventing this disease in their daily lives. They should learn to relax their emotions, avoid excessive excitement, and avoid consuming too many spicy and stimulating foods. Taking heart-soothing medicine such as Xinshubao can be considered to help alleviate and treat the condition, which can have good effects. The recovery of the disease will depend on individual absorption and the severity of the condition.
Myocardial infarction needs to be diagnosed during examination, and then active treatment should be carried out. The choice of treatment method depends on the time of onset and the location of the infarction. If the infarction area is relatively small, conservative treatment can usually lead to a cure. If the patient's blood vessels are not completely blocked and there are no contraindications for other surgeries, the patient can undergo a coronary stenting procedure to improve blood flow. If there is a large area of vessel blockage that cannot be cleared with a stent, a bypass surgery can be considered.
【How to Prevent Myocardial Infarction】
1. Myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, occurs when the coronary arteries become blocked, causing blood flow to be interrupted. This leads to partial necrosis of the myocardium due to severe and prolonged ischemia. It is not uncommon for middle-aged and elderly people who often indulge in excessive eating or hold their breath while straining to experience myocardial infarction. This situation must be taken seriously by the elderly, who should pay attention to balanced diet and maintain regular bowel movements to prevent constipation.
2. Preventing myocardial infarction requires controlling salt intake. Excessive sodium intake makes blood vessels more sensitive to various mediators that raise blood pressure, leading to spasm of small arteries and an increase in blood pressure. Additionally, sodium has a strong water-absorbing effect, and excessive salt intake can increase blood volume, causing the heart to exceed its capacity.
3. The daily intake of salt should not exceed four grams. In daily life, it is recommended to use corn oil, sesame oil, and soybean oil as commonly used oils for cooking, as they do not contain cholesterol and can reduce the occurrence of myocardial infarction.
