What foods are suitable for coronary heart disease?

Written by Chen Tian Hua
Cardiology
Updated on November 30, 2024
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Patients with coronary heart disease should eat light, easily digestible foods, opt for low-salt and low-fat options, and consume plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Foods rich in dietary fiber, such as wheat, oats, and buckwheat, can also be eaten in moderation. Avoid foods high in animal fats and cholesterol, as well as salt-rich preserved items. In addition to dietary adjustments, patients with coronary heart disease should engage in reasonable exercise, effectively control their weight, maintain a good psychological state, and avoid overwork and staying up late, ensuring ample sleep at night. It is important to actively control risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high blood cholesterol, provide long-term standardized medication treatment for coronary heart disease, and maintain stability of the condition.

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Is premature beat related to coronary heart disease?

Firstly, there is no direct connection between coronary heart disease and premature contractions. If we must discuss whether ventricular premature beats are related to coronary heart disease, we should mainly consider patients with myocardial ischemia, especially those with active myocardial ischemia. In these cases, premature beats may be somewhat related to coronary heart disease, but these two conditions cannot be directly equated. Since the majority of premature contractions are unrelated to coronary heart disease, these two issues should not be confused or directly equated. It is common to see some elderly people with premature contractions on their ECGs and consider coronary heart disease, but this consideration is not entirely correct. Of course, the occurrence of real premature beats, especially frequent ventricular premature beats, also suggests the possibility of myocardial ischemia. However, a large number of people, even those with obvious real premature beats, do not have significant coronary insufficiency, thus there is no direct relationship between the two.

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What are the symptoms of coronary heart disease?

The symptoms of coronary heart disease primarily include typical symptoms such as pain in the precordial area triggered by physical activity or emotional excitement. The pain is often spasmodic or compressive, or it may feel like suffocation. The pain begins behind the sternum or in the precordial area and can radiate upwards to the left shoulder and arm, even reaching the little finger and ring finger. Rest or taking nitroglycerin can alleviate the pain. The radiation of the chest pain may also involve the neck, lower jaw, teeth, and abdomen. Chest pain can also occur during rest or at night, caused by coronary spasm, also known as variant angina. If the nature of the chest pain changes, such as newly occurring progressive chest pain, wherein the pain threshold gradually declines to the point that slight physical activity or emotional excitement, or even rest or deep sleep can trigger it. The pain gradually intensifies, becomes more frequent, and lasts longer. If removing the trigger or taking nitroglycerin does not relieve it, unstable angina is often suspected. Symptoms of coronary heart disease with angina can also be accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever, sweating, panic, nausea, and vomiting.

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Coronary heart disease clinical manifestations

Coronary heart disease is fully known as coronary atherosclerotic heart disease. From its name, we can see that the basis of its onset is due to the formation of plaques and narrowing of the lumen in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart, leading to insufficient blood supply to the myocardium and a series of symptoms. So what are these symptoms? The common manifestations include chest tightness and chest pain in the precordial area after physical activity, emotional excitement, or even after a full meal. Some patients may also experience radiating pain in other areas, such as the back, shoulders, abdomen, and even the throat. Additionally, some patients may experience atypical symptoms such as palpitations and abdominal pain.

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Does coronary heart disease spread?

Coronary heart disease is not contagious; it is not classified as an infectious disease. It is a type of heart disease caused by atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries. It is a common condition encountered frequently in clinical settings. It occurs due to arteriosclerosis and plaque formation, which leads to narrowing of the arteries, causing ischemia and hypoxia in the heart and resulting in corresponding clinical symptoms.

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Can people with coronary heart disease eat eggs?

Eggs contain rich proteins that are easily digested, absorbed, and utilized by the human body. Eggs also contain a variety of amino acids, including some essential amino acids that the body cannot synthesize on its own and must be ingested through diet. Eggs are beneficial for human growth and development, and patients with coronary heart disease can consume eggs, but they should be mindful of the quantity. Patients with coronary heart disease should adhere to a low-salt, low-fat diet, avoid fatty meats or animal organs, and generally consume fewer foods that are high in cholesterol and fat. Additionally, patients should adjust their lifestyle, follow medical advice, take medications on time, and undergo regular check-ups.