How to provide emergency aid for a heart attack

Written by Chen Ya
Geriatrics
Updated on September 16, 2024
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Emergency treatment for a heart attack includes promptly transporting the patient to the emergency room. During this process, sublingual administration of quick-acting heart-saving pills or compound Danshen dripping pills, as well as nitroglycerin, can be used. Additionally, if conditions allow, blood pressure should be measured. If the blood pressure is very high, antihypertensive medication should be taken to control it. This serves as an initial emergency response until the patient can be assessed in the emergency room to determine the specific cause and type of heart attack, followed by targeted emergency treatment.

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Coronary heart disease is caused by what?

Coronary heart disease is caused by the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis, leading to myocardial ischemia and hypoxia. The exact cause of coronary atherosclerosis is not yet clear. Extensive research indicates that the formation of atherosclerosis involves various factors including arterial wall cells, extracellular matrix blood components, local hemodynamic environment, and genetics. Key risk factors include abnormalities in lipoproteins, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, elevated homocysteine, reduced physical activity, and old age. The condition primarily starts with damage to the endothelium and gradually progresses from there.

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How to provide emergency aid for a heart attack

Emergency treatment for a heart attack includes promptly transporting the patient to the emergency room. During this process, sublingual administration of quick-acting heart-saving pills or compound Danshen dripping pills, as well as nitroglycerin, can be used. Additionally, if conditions allow, blood pressure should be measured. If the blood pressure is very high, antihypertensive medication should be taken to control it. This serves as an initial emergency response until the patient can be assessed in the emergency room to determine the specific cause and type of heart attack, followed by targeted emergency treatment.

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What tests are done for coronary heart disease?

The diagnostic tests for coronary heart disease include: electrocardiogram, exercise stress test, Holter monitoring, nuclear myocardial imaging, echocardiography, hematologic tests, multi-slice spiral CT, as well as coronary angiography and intravascular imaging, among others.

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Can coronary heart disease patients soak their feet?

People with coronary heart disease can soak their feet, but it is recommended not to do so during an angina attack. When soaking feet, the high water temperature causes the capillaries in the lower limbs to dilate, increasing blood supply to the lower limbs, which can correspondingly reduce the blood supply to the heart, easily leading to myocardial ischemia and angina attacks. Additionally, the soaking should not be too long, and the water temperature should not be too high. It is suggested that a 10-minute soak is appropriate, and a water temperature of around 37 to 38 degrees Celsius is advisable. Too high a temperature is not beneficial for patients with coronary heart disease.

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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.