Patient's question:
My friend experiences chest pain when engaging in intense exercise, such as running, especially when emotionally excited. The pain is dull and feels as if something is pressing down on the chest. Resting for a while or calming down helps alleviate it. Sometimes, even after a full meal, he feels short of breath. My son suggested visiting a hospital in the county for a coronary angiography, which revealed that the coronary arteries were not well-ventilated, leading to myocardial ischemia. Currently, he has no issues walking on flat ground and does not use a cane. He takes a small amount of aspirin and ticlopidine-like medications. Can myocardial ischemia be stabilized with activity?Doctor's answer:
Myocardial ischemia needs attention. The main and most common cause is coronary artery stenosis. The main cause of coronary artery stenosis is atherosclerosis. The heart disease caused by coronary artery atherosclerosis is what people commonly call coronary heart disease. Therefore, coronary heart disease is the "culprit" that needs attention for myocardial ischemia. People with myocardial ischemia need to pay attention to their diet—six words: low fat, high fiber. Emotionally, they should avoid extreme joy or sorrow and maintain sufficient deep sleep. Develop good lifestyle habits, have regular bowel movements, and avoid overexertion.