Myocardial ischemia refers to a pathological state where the blood supply to the heart is reduced, leading to a decrease in oxygen supply to the heart and abnormal myocardial energy metabolism, which cannot support the normal functioning of the heart.
So, can massage relieve myocardial ischemia?
Massage points for myocardial ischemia
The patient extends the forearm, palm facing up, placed in a comfortable position, and the hand is flat.
Acupoints: Da Ling (midpoint of the transverse palmar crease at the wrist, between the tendons of the radial flexor and the palmaris longus); Nei Guan (2 inches above the transverse palmar crease, between the tendons of the radial flexor and the palmaris longus); Jian Shi (3 inches above the transverse palmar crease, between the tendons of the radial flexor and the palmaris longus).
Massage technique: Use the thumb to press and pinch the acupoints, lift them up like a chicken pecking for 5 minutes when the patient feels numbness and swelling, then massage from Da Ling acupoint to Nei Guan acupoint and then to Jian Shi acupoint for 2 minutes. Generally, it can take effect within 2-3 minutes.
Da Ling, Nei Guan, and Jian Shi are all acupoints on the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian. Pressing and massaging these three acupoints can improve acute myocardial ischemia, and the mechanism may involve adjusting microcirculation, increasing blood flow, and improving energy metabolism.
Da Ling and Nei Guan have calming and soothing effects, and are effective in improving palpitations and chest pain; Jian Shi has the functions of broadening the chest, relieving depression, and calming the mind, and is used to treat symptoms such as palpitations, chest pain, and irritability. This method can take effect in a short period of time, has no side effects, and is easy to learn. Patients can perform the massage themselves, or family members can learn it and apply it, making it a good method for immediate relief of myocardial ischemia.
The above is the relevant content about massage points for myocardial ischemia. In addition to the three acupoints mentioned in the article, medication can also be used to treat myocardial ischemia, which can help the condition heal more quickly.
Prevention
1. Diet
Adopt a low-salt, low-fat, light diet. Eat more vegetables such as sweet potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, and black fungus. Drink green tea, which contains a small amount of theophylline and has a diuretic effect that helps in the treatment of myocardial ischemia. Tea also contains vitamin C, which can prevent and treat atherosclerosis, but it should not be too strong.
2. Develop good lifestyle habits
Maintain stable emotions, avoid extreme joy or sorrow, get enough sleep, have regular bowel movements, avoid excessive fatigue, avoid reading tense or scary novels and watching TV before bed, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, avoid excessive physical labor or sudden exertion, and avoid exercising immediately after a full meal.
3. Moderate exercise
Promote the establishment of collateral circulation in the myocardium. Exercise should be based on individual physical condition and personal interests, and should be done within one's own limits.
4. Monitor changes in the condition
Patients diagnosed with coronary heart disease should closely monitor their own condition and seek medical treatment in a timely manner if there are any changes. In addition, high-risk individuals prone to coronary heart disease should undergo regular medical examinations to promptly detect any problems, such as patients with hypertension, diabetes, central obesity, and a family history of cardiovascular disease.
5. Preventive medications
The main purpose is to prevent myocardial infarction or death due to coronary heart disease. Commonly used medications include aspirin, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, statins to regulate blood lipid levels, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
