Patient's question:
Grandpa has been diagnosed with coronary heart disease several years ago. Since then, he has been experiencing dizziness, sometimes even brief episodes of fainting, which usually improve shortly afterward. Additionally, when he walks too much, he may feel short of breath, appear pale, and have bluish lips, which can look quite alarming. Now, after being discharged from the hospital for cerebral hemorrhage for 5 months, he first discovered the coronary heart disease. What should he do now? What precautions should be taken for coronary heart disease?Doctor's answer:
It is necessary to quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, follow a low-fat, low-sodium diet, engage in appropriate physical exercise, and manage weight. Standardized medication treatment: anti-thrombotic therapy, reducing myocardial oxygen consumption, alleviating angina, and lipid regulation to stabilize plaques. Self-adjustment and management of daily life should first involve controlling diet, limiting the intake of high cholesterol and high-sugar foods, and consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables. Eat foods that can lower blood lipids, such as black fungus, spinach, ginger, garlic, and eggplant. Control weight, exercise appropriately, quit smoking, and limit alcohol consumption.