Patient's question:
Grandma has always been in good health, but recently she has been experiencing some discomfort. She often feels chest tightness, shortness of breath, dizziness, and nausea. She wants to know what is good for atrial fibrillation patients to eat.Doctor's answer:
Common causes of atrial fibrillation include hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart surgery, valve disease, chronic lung disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, pulmonary embolism, hyperthyroidism, pericarditis, and others, which are related to alcohol consumption, mental stress, and endocrine disorders of water and electrolytes or catabolism. Drugs can restore and maintain sinus rhythm, control ventricular rate, and prevent thromboembolic complications. It is recommended that patients eat more nuts, unsaturated fatty acids, and lecithin to maintain vascular elasticity, increase atherosclerosis, and prevent and treat atrial fibrillation. Nut foods such as almonds, peanuts, sesame, and walnuts can help us maintain physical and mental health. Eating 1 to 2 walnuts daily is beneficial to our health.