What should not be eaten with coronary heart disease?

Written by Chen Ya
Geriatrics
Updated on September 02, 2024
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Coronary heart disease is a cardiovascular disease, essentially characterized by atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries. Therefore, foods that should be avoided are those that could further negatively affect vascular function and blood circulation. Specifically, foods high in cholesterol should be limited, particularly animal organs such as liver and offal from pigs and chickens, as these are the primary culprits in causing coronary artery atherosclerosis due to high blood lipids. Furthermore, foods rich in cholesterol like preserved eggs, crab roe, fish roe, and cream should also be consumed less frequently to prevent increased blood lipid levels and higher chances of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries. Additionally, strong tea should be avoided as it may cause excitement, insomnia, and trigger heart disease. Also, it's advisable to avoid spicy foods and condiments such as chili peppers and mustard, as these can cause vasoconstriction and spasms, leading to angina or even myocardial infarction. Finally, smoking should be quit and alcohol intake should be limited, with individuals frequently experiencing episodes of coronary heart disease advised to abstain from alcohol completely.

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Coronary heart disease is what?

Coronary heart disease is the most common type of vascular disease caused by atherosclerosis and is a common disease that harms human health, often occurring in men over the age of forty. Men tend to develop the disease earlier than women. It is defined as atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, causing narrowing or occlusion of the lumen, leading to myocardial ischemia, hypoxia, or necrosis, and resulting in heart disease. Currently, the diagnostic gold standard for coronary heart disease is coronary angiography. During coronary angiography, the presence of significant stenosis in the coronary artery lumen of more than fifty percent can diagnose coronary artery atherosclerotic heart disease, or coronary heart disease. The pathological anatomy and pathophysiology of coronary heart disease vary, leading to different clinical manifestations. In 1979, the World Health Organization classified it into five types: 1. Asymptomatic myocardial ischemia. 2. Angina pectoris. 3. Myocardial infarction. 4. Ischemic cardiomyopathy. 5. Sudden death. Currently, based on different characteristics of onset and principles of treatment, it is divided into two main categories: First category: Chronic coronary artery disease. Second category: Acute coronary syndrome. Acute coronary syndrome includes unstable angina, non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, and sudden death is also included as a manifestation of acute coronary heart disease.

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What are the symptoms of coronary heart disease?

The most typical manifestation of coronary heart disease is angina pectoris, but it can also present as chest tightness, chest pain, paroxysmal tachycardia, fatigue, decreased endurance, a feeling of throat constriction, numbness in the upper limbs, and even symptoms related to the digestive tract such as upper abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Many patients with coronary heart disease do not show obvious symptoms, and the onset might present as myocardial infarction or sudden death, which is very frightening. Therefore, if symptoms of coronary heart disease are noticed, it is crucial to seek medical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. Middle-aged and elderly people should have regular physical examinations. Young people who stay up late, smoke, or are addicted to video games, among other bad habits, can also develop coronary heart disease, so it is important to be mindful of these behaviors.

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Can coronary heart disease be cured?

Can coronary heart disease be cured? Objectively speaking, the current treatment of coronary heart disease mainly focuses on controlling the progression of the disease, relieving symptoms, improving the quality of life, and improving the prognosis, but it cannot completely cure coronary heart disease. Firstly, the cause of coronary heart disease is the major blood vessels supplying the heart, the coronary arteries, undergoing atherosclerosis and narrowing, leading to insufficient blood supply to the heart, ultimately resulting in angina and heart failure. Therefore, the fundamental cause of coronary heart disease is the pathological changes in the coronary arteries, and the reasons and fundamental mechanisms causing these changes are not entirely clear, and are related to factors such as high blood lipids, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, age, smoking, family history, etc. Thus, the main treatment for coronary heart disease currently is to improve lifestyle, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, control blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids, and use aspirin or antiplatelet drugs to inhibit the aggregation of platelets and prevent thrombosis.

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What to do about insomnia at night with coronary heart disease?

Firstly, the two are mutually influencing. If this condition exists, some medications that improve sleep quality can be used under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, during the treatment period, it is appropriate to drink some teas like ginkgo leaf tea, honeysuckle tea, or soybean sprout tea, which have the effect of nourishing the heart and calming the mind. It is also important to maintain regular bowel movements, avoid noisy environments, and regularly monitor blood pressure and heart rate. Patients of this category are also advised not to eat overly greasy foods, to lose weight appropriately, and to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits like mushrooms, garlic shoots, onions, and kiwis. Do not smoke, avoid staying up late and overworking, and, if possible, use some medications that soften the arteries and improve microcirculation. It is also important to maintain emotional stability, among other things. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a physician.)

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What should not be eaten with coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease is a cardiovascular disease, essentially characterized by atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries. Therefore, foods that should be avoided are those that could further negatively affect vascular function and blood circulation. Specifically, foods high in cholesterol should be limited, particularly animal organs such as liver and offal from pigs and chickens, as these are the primary culprits in causing coronary artery atherosclerosis due to high blood lipids. Furthermore, foods rich in cholesterol like preserved eggs, crab roe, fish roe, and cream should also be consumed less frequently to prevent increased blood lipid levels and higher chances of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries. Additionally, strong tea should be avoided as it may cause excitement, insomnia, and trigger heart disease. Also, it's advisable to avoid spicy foods and condiments such as chili peppers and mustard, as these can cause vasoconstriction and spasms, leading to angina or even myocardial infarction. Finally, smoking should be quit and alcohol intake should be limited, with individuals frequently experiencing episodes of coronary heart disease advised to abstain from alcohol completely.