For older people with cardiovascular disease, daily life needs to be taken very seriously. So what should older people with cardiovascular disease pay attention to during nap time? Let's take a look together.
Matters needing attention for older people with cardiovascular disease during nap time
1. It is advisable to adopt a sleeping posture with the head high and the feet low to reduce pressure on the heart and prevent snoring. Do not sit or nap at the desk to avoid cerebral ischemia.
2. It is advisable to take a nap for about one hour and do a 5-10 minute self-massage in the cardiac and chest areas before getting up. Drink a glass of water immediately after getting up to replenish body fluids.
3. Hypertensive and coronary heart disease patients should avoid taking antihypertensive drugs before bed, because the body's blood pressure drops 20% after falling asleep, and taking antihypertensive drugs can easily cause inadequate blood supply to the heart, brain, kidneys, etc., leading to ischemic stroke caused by the formation of blood clots by platelets and other coagulation substances.
Precautions for older people with cardiovascular disease in daily life
1. Pay attention to blood pressure control. Blood pressure fluctuations are a relatively easy signal to capture the worsening of the disease.
2. Pay attention to keeping warm. Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, especially the elderly, should not take off their winter clothes too early to prevent blood pressure fluctuations and catching a cold due to temperature changes.
3. Adjust the diet reasonably. The diet should be light and nourishing, and consume more fresh vegetables and natural foods that enhance the body's immunity, such as black fungus, tremella, mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms. Avoid excessive consumption of greasy, cold, spicy foods to prevent constipation or dry stool, which increases intra-abdominal pressure, peripheral vascular resistance, and sudden increase in blood pressure.
4. Avoid emotional fluctuations and maintain a calm mindset. This keeps the visceral organs functioning and metabolism in optimal condition.
5. Exercise moderately and ensure enough sleep. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that spring is the season of rising and flourishing, and the liver is in charge of the tendons. Persisting in exercise can promote meridian circulation and benefit health.
6. Use medication correctly and moderately. The metabolic function of the elderly declines, and their tolerance to drugs decreases, so they must use drugs under the guidance of a doctor.
7. Seek medical attention promptly. If older people feel unwell, they should not force themselves. The correct approach is to seek medical attention promptly. This way, they can find out what is wrong with their body. If there is no problem, they can feel relieved and happy. If there is a problem, they can receive timely treatment and avoid delays in their condition.
