Is vomiting severe in myocardial infarction?

Written by Xie Zhi Hong
Cardiology
Updated on November 26, 2024
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Patients with myocardial infarction often have a history of hypertension, coronary heart disease, and diabetes. They usually experience repeated episodes of angina. After angina, the chest pain persists and cannot be alleviated, often including feelings of chest oppression and pressure. Some patients may also experience nausea, vomiting, and fainting, but most do not have severe vomiting. Some patients, because of inferior wall myocardial infarction or posterior wall myocardial infarction, may develop right ventricular dysfunction, or during the treatment process, due to decreased appetite, may suffer from severe vomiting caused by low potassium and low sodium levels. However, this can generally be corrected through treatment.

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Complications of myocardial infarction

Myocardial infarction is a more serious disease of the heart. Suffering from myocardial infarction can cause significant harm to the body and, in severe cases, can be life-threatening. If not properly treated, it can lead to various complications. The most common complications include arrhythmias, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, rupture of the ventricular wall, papillary muscle rupture, and ventricular septal perforation. Therefore, once a myocardial infarction occurs, it is crucial to actively perform rescue operations and treatments to prevent the occurrence of these complications.

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How to maintain health after a myocardial infarction?

Myocardial infarction refers to the occurrence of ischemia and hypoxia in cardiac muscle cells, leading to necrosis of these cells. It is a very serious condition of the heart. Patients with myocardial infarction should pay attention to lifestyle adjustments, such as quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, adopting a low-salt and low-fat diet, eating less or avoiding fatty meat and animal offal, and avoiding staying up late, emotional excitement, fatigue, etc. It is also important to control high-risk factors of myocardial infarction, for example, patients with hypertension should control their blood pressure, those with diabetes should manage their blood sugar, and patients with high blood lipids should control their blood lipid levels and ensure they meet standard levels, etc., follow doctor’s advice, take medications on time, and have regular check-ups, etc.

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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.

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What can you eat after a myocardial infarction?

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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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.