Can people with myocardial infarction drink coffee?

Written by Zhang Yue Mei
Cardiology
Updated on September 18, 2024
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Patients with myocardial infarction should not drink coffee. After suffering a myocardial infarction, it is crucial to immediately go to the hospital for emergency treatment. Failure to receive timely treatment can lead to serious complications, including heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiogenic shock. Patients with myocardial infarction need to rest, quit smoking and drinking, and avoid eating irritating foods. Coffee contains caffeine, which stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. Consuming coffee can excite patients, increase heart rate, and lead to increased oxygen consumption by the heart, which increases the burden on the heart and adversely affects the condition.

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What should be noted in daily life regarding myocardial infarction?

Myocardial infarction is a serious heart disease caused by coronary artery narrowing and blockage, leading to myocardial ischemia and hypoxia, and necrosis, particularly in cases of extensive myocardial infarction. If not effectively treated, it can lead to severe complications such as heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and arrhythmias. Therefore, it is essential to follow a doctor's guidance and use effective medications for emergency treatment. In daily life, it is important to maintain a pleasant mood, avoid irritability, consume easily digestible food, quit smoking and drinking, and primarily follow a low-fat, low-salt diet to keep the bowel movements regular. This helps prevent worsening of the condition due to improper diet and constipation, which can increase the cardiac burden.

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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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Why is infusion administered for myocardial infarction?

Myocardial infarction is a severe emergency in clinical practice, requiring prompt rescue. If not treated urgently, it can lead to severe arrhythmias, heart failure, and cardiogenic shock. Medication administered intravenously can take effect quickly. Intravenous access can correct shock, arrhythmias, heart failure, and save the patient's life. Intravenous infusion can also provide sufficient nutrients and calories to patients with heart disease or myocardial infarction, promoting the repair of the myocardium.

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Can people with myocardial infarction eat meat?

People with myocardial infarction can eat meat, but should avoid fatty meats and instead consume lean meats that are high in quality protein and low in cholesterol, such as lean pork, lamb, beef, duck, and rabbit. These foods contain high-quality protein and are lower in cholesterol. During recovery, myocardial repair also requires high-quality protein. However, it is important not to consume too much meat to avoid indigestion. Additionally, it is beneficial to eat more fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamins and trace elements.

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Can people with myocardial infarction drink coffee?

Patients with myocardial infarction should not drink coffee. After suffering a myocardial infarction, it is crucial to immediately go to the hospital for emergency treatment. Failure to receive timely treatment can lead to serious complications, including heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiogenic shock. Patients with myocardial infarction need to rest, quit smoking and drinking, and avoid eating irritating foods. Coffee contains caffeine, which stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. Consuming coffee can excite patients, increase heart rate, and lead to increased oxygen consumption by the heart, which increases the burden on the heart and adversely affects the condition.