Post-holiday cardiovascular health guide: adjust your condition, protect your health, do these things well!

The excitement of the Spring Festival is gradually fading, and life will return to normal after the holiday. But for patients with cardiovascular diseases, the post-holiday period is also a period that requires special attention to cardiovascular health. During the holidays, factors such as cold weather, irregular diet, disordered work and rest, and emotional ups and downs may have put considerable pressure on the cardiovascular system.

Zhang Ting, deputy director of the Second Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Hunan Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine (Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine) , reminded that maintaining standardized medication, adjusting lifestyle habits and properly stockpiling emergency drugs after the holidays are crucial for patients with cardiovascular diseases to maintain their health.

1. Follow the doctor's advice and take medicine on time

Although there are fewer entertainment activities after the holidays, patients with cardiovascular diseases still need to strictly follow the doctor's orders to take medication. Whether it is antihypertensive drugs, lipid-lowering drugs or antiplatelet drugs, they should be taken strictly according to the doctor's instructions. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly, increase or decrease the dosage at will, or extend/shorten the course of treatment. The human body has biological rhythms, which also affect the absorption and metabolism of drugs. To achieve the best therapeutic effect, the golden time for taking medicine is very important. For example, antihypertensive drugs should be taken in the morning after waking up, while lipid-lowering drugs are suitable for taking at night.

2. Pay attention to drug storage

The temperature after the festival is still changeable, and some medicines have special storage conditions, such as antifreeze and light protection. Medicines should be kept in their original packaging as much as possible. If the medicine is not taken in time after being taken out of the original packaging, observe whether the medicine has deteriorated or consult a pharmacist before taking it.

3. Quickly resume good living habits

Say goodbye to the unhealthy lifestyle during the holidays as soon as possible. Avoid overeating, adjust your diet, increase your intake of vegetables and fruits, and reduce greasy food. Restore your regular work and rest schedule, avoid staying up late, and get enough sleep. At the same time, pay attention to emotional stability and avoid large mood swings. Special reminder: Do not drink alcohol while taking medication. Alcohol may not only increase adverse drug reactions, but also increase the burden on the liver. It is best to limit or quit drinking.

4. Always have cardiovascular emergency drugs on hand to be prepared

Nitroglycerin tablets

Nitroglycerin tablets are a vasodilator that can be used to prevent and treat diseases such as angina pectoris and heart failure. When angina pectoris occurs, 0.5 to 1 mg of nitroglycerin tablets can be taken sublingually, and can be repeated every 5 to 10 minutes until the pain is relieved. If the pain persists after taking a total of 3 tablets within 15 to 30 minutes, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Quick-acting heart-saving pills

Suxiao Jiuxin Pills have the effects of promoting qi and blood circulation, removing blood stasis and relieving pain. They can be used to treat coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, angina pectoris and other diseases. When patients with coronary heart disease experience premonitory symptoms such as chest tightness, discomfort in the precordial area, and left shoulder heaviness, they can quickly take Suxiao Jiuxin Pills. Generally, it will take effect in 5 minutes after taking 4 pills. If there is no relief after 10 minutes, you can take 4-6 more pills as appropriate. If it still does not work after 2-3 consecutive times, you should go to the hospital for treatment immediately.

Musk Heart Pill

Musk Heart Pill has few side effects and is suitable for long-term use without drug resistance. For patients with angina pectoris caused by coronary heart disease, it can be taken 3 times a day, 2 pills each time. Especially in cold winter weather, it can play a good preventive role. In emergency situations, 2-3 Musk Heart Pills can be taken sublingually. Chest pain will begin to ease in as fast as 30 seconds. It can be taken repeatedly at intervals of 5 minutes. More than 80% of patients' chest pain is effectively relieved within 5 minutes.

Other emergency medicines

In addition, patients with cardiovascular diseases can also prepare some common medications according to the doctor's advice.

The post-holiday period is an important stage for recovery and adjustment. Patients with cardiovascular diseases need to use medication in a standardized manner, always have emergency medicines on hand, maintain good living habits and a positive attitude, and spend a safe, healthy, and happy Spring Festival together! Let us work together to protect our health and welcome a better future!

Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: She Ruining, Department of Cardiology II, Hunan Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine (Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine)

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(Edited by Wx)