How to alleviate arm pain from coronary heart disease

Written by Di Zhi Yong
Cardiology
Updated on January 12, 2025
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If the patient has a history of coronary heart disease, it is still necessary to actively manage it. Initially, it is advisable to suggest that the patient visit a hospital for an electrocardiogram (ECG), and timely intervention is necessary. Medications that activate blood circulation and relieve pain can be used for symptomatic treatment. Additionally, a diet low in salt, fat, and sugar should be maintained, and it is important to actively monitor changes in the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse.

If the heart rate is too fast or the blood pressure is high, these conditions require prompt action. For patients with coronary heart disease who experience arm pain, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and massage can be employed to alleviate discomfort. Regular follow-ups with ECG checks at the hospital should also be scheduled.

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What is good for patients with coronary heart disease to eat?

For patients with coronary heart disease, a predominantly vegetarian diet is recommended. The diet should be low in calories, fats, cholesterol, and salt; high in protein, vitamins, and fiber; non-irritating; divided into more frequent, smaller meals; and consist of easily digestible foods. Regular consumption of nutrient-rich, easily digestible foods is advisable, especially those containing high-quality proteins with essential amino acids, B vitamins, and vitamin C. It is important to avoid overeating, restrict salt intake, and remember to include potassium-rich foods. Examples of beneficial foods include beans and their products, potatoes, seaweed, kelp, shiitake mushrooms, other mushrooms, Chinese yam, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, buckwheat, and bananas. Limit the intake of fats and sugar-rich foods, and opt for foods that can reduce blood lipids, such as milk, sheep's milk, soybeans, green beans, peas, lentils, carrots, cauliflower, hawthorn, kelp, fish, onions, and shiitake mushrooms.

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How does one get coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease, officially called coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, is mainly caused by long-term elevated blood lipids, leading to arteriosclerosis, reduced elasticity in arterial walls, and thickening of the inner layer of blood vessels. This results in the narrowing of the coronary arteries and insufficient blood supply, which are the primary causes of coronary heart disease. Prolonged insufficient blood supply in the coronary arteries and severe narrowing can lead to angina and even myocardial infarction, posing significant risks to the body.

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What is coronary heart disease?

What is coronary heart disease? Let's first explain two definitions: The first is the coronary artery: The coronary artery is the artery that supplies blood to the heart. The heart is shaped like an inverted, slightly flattened cone. If we compare the heart to a person's head, then the coronary arteries on the heart are like a crown situated on top of the head, almost encircling it, hence called "coronary." The second is arteriosclerosis: Lipids in the blood deposit on the inner lining of the arteries, accompanied by the proliferation of certain cells, such as smooth muscle cells and connective tissue, causing thickening of the arterial intima and formation of atheromatous plaques, making the artery walls harden and the lumen narrow. Coronary heart disease refers to heart diseases related to the coronary arteries. It typically refers to coronary arteriosclerosis, thus the definition of coronary heart disease is: the occurrence of arteriosclerosis in the coronary arteries, leading to narrowing or blockage of these vessels, which causes myocardial ischemia, hypoxia or necrosis, and consequently, heart disease.

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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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Can people with coronary heart disease drink tea?

Patients with coronary heart disease can drink tea, but it is advised to consume light tea in daily life rather than strong tea. Specifically for coronary heart disease, green tea is more suitable as it helps prevent the condition. However, for those with coronary heart disease who also suffer from anemia and poor spleen and stomach function, it is recommended to limit green tea consumption. Additionally, drinking strong tea may cause some individuals to experience arrhythmias, increased heart rate, and sometimes disturb sleep, further aggravating these cardiac symptoms.