Patient's question:
Doctor, my father is already 70 years old this year. My father has suffered from coronary heart disease for several years and has been taking medication for treatment. I would like to ask if there are any good folk remedies or herbal treatments for treating coronary heart disease.Doctor's answer:
Coronary heart disease is a relatively high incidence of heart disease in the elderly population. Its main cause is the inconvenience of blood vessel lumen communication, which leads to myocardial ischemia. The risk factors for coronary heart disease mainly include hypertension, hyperlipidemia, etc. There are many types of traditional Chinese herbal medicines used to treat coronary heart disease, including Codonopsis pilosula and Astragalus membranaceus, etc. Medication use must be under the guidance of a doctor. It is important to maintain a regular lifestyle, avoid strenuous exercise, and not smoke or drink alcohol. Try to avoid spicy and stimulating foods.