What can you eat after a myocardial infarction?

Written by Zhang Yue Mei
Cardiology
Updated on September 22, 2024
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Patients with myocardial infarction should have a diet that is easy to digest, high in nutrition, high in quality protein, high in trace elements, and high in vitamins. They should eat lean meat, shrimp, fish, and sea cucumber, which contain high amounts of vitamins, trace elements, and quality protein. These can enhance the body's immunity and promote the repair of damaged heart muscle. Eat more fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamins, trace elements, and dietary fiber. These fruits and vegetables can effectively remove free radicals in the body, act as antioxidants, and also facilitate bowel movements.

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How is myocardial infarction treated?

Myocardial infarction is a relatively common critical illness in our daily lives. Many patients often delay their condition severely due to untimely treatment, which becomes an important cause of disability and death. So how should myocardial infarction be treated? It should be treated from the following two aspects: First, acute myocardial infarction. For acute myocardial infarction, it is necessary to promptly open the occluded blood vessels, restore cardiac perfusion, and save viable myocardium. This can be achieved through emergency interventional treatment or thrombolytic therapy. Second, old myocardial infarction. At this time, treatment mainly involves taking oral aspirin and statins to stabilize the disease and prevent the condition from worsening or deteriorating. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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What is good to eat for myocardial infarction?

After suffering from myocardial infarction, it is necessary to use effective drug treatments under the guidance of a doctor, and at the same time, dietary structure should be appropriately adjusted. Consume easily digestible foods and avoid spicy and greasy foods. You can eat some foods containing high-quality protein, high vitamins, and high trace elements, such as milk, eggs, lean meat of animals, and sea cucumber. These foods contain high-quality protein, which can enhance immunity and promote the repair of myocardial tissue. Consume more vegetables containing crude fiber, such as celery, spinach, and winter melon. These vegetables can not only supplement trace elements and vitamins but also help in easing bowel movements, relieving constipation, and reducing the burden on the heart. Focus on consuming green leafy vegetables. For fruits, choose kiwi, grapefruit, and oranges which are rich in vitamin C and potassium. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, and avoid strong tea, coffee, and foods that are too cold, too hot, spicy, or stimulating.

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Symptoms and warning signs of myocardial infarction

Patients with myocardial infarction often have some precursor symptoms before the onset of a heart attack, including chest tightness, palpitations, irritability, fatigue, and episodes of angina, among which the angina episodes are most characteristic. This angina can manifest as the first occurrence of angina, or as a worsening of previously experienced angina symptoms. It is characterized by more intense chest pain, longer duration, and often occurs without clear triggers. Nitroglycerin taken sublingually does not fully relieve it. These symptoms should be taken seriously, and it is important to promptly visit the cardiology department of a hospital. Through inpatient treatment, the condition can be stabilized, and many patients can avoid an acute myocardial infarction.

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How is myocardial infarction treated?

Myocardial infarction is a common and frequently occurring severe emergency condition in clinical practice. If not effectively treated, myocardial infarction can lead to serious complications that jeopardize life, and thus it requires effective treatment. Currently, there are various clinical treatment methods for myocardial infarction, including medication, intravascular stent implantation, and coronary artery bypass surgery among others. Based on the patient's constitution and the characteristics of the blood vessels, an effective treatment method should be selected under the guidance of a doctor to save the patient's life and improve the quality of life post-treatment.

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Can someone with myocardial infarction eat watermelon?

Patients with myocardial infarction can eat watermelon. Watermelon is a fruit, which contains a wealth of nutrients, including plant proteins, as well as notable amounts of glucose, sucrose, vitamins, dietary fiber, and minerals, essential for replenishing the human body's nutritional needs and hydration. Patients with myocardial infarction, if they do not have diabetes, may eat watermelon in moderation. However, they should not consume too much to avoid causing gastrointestinal discomfort and consequent distress. In daily life, patients should maintain a light diet and avoid fatty and spicy foods.