Is your heart tired? Be alert! These symptoms indicate something is wrong with the heart.
Editor’s note:The harm of heart disease has long been known, but few people can understand its symptoms, so that some people have symptoms of heart disease, but they don’t know what symptoms are heart disease and how to judge them correctly.
What symptom shows that the heart is not good?
1. Have the symptoms of chest tightness, palpitation and chest pain, is it a heart disease?
Not necessarily. Wang Xian, director of the Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, said that the common symptoms of heart disease include chest tightness, palpitation and chest pain, but the appearance of these symptoms does not mean that it is a heart disease, but it may also be caused by the imbalance of nerve function regulation. In addition, chest tightness and palpitation can also occur during strenuous exercise and overwork, but what needs to be distinguished is that chest tightness and palpitation caused by non-cardiac organic lesions will not last long, and may improve after rest, while heart patients will aggravate discomfort when they have a large amount of activity. Therefore, it is suggested that, to be on the safe side, people with this symptom should go to the hospital for further diagnosis to determine whether there is heart disease.
Clinically, we often see the symptoms of heart disease caused by neurosis, that is to say, after examination, patients have no organic lesions in their hearts, but they always feel very flustered, or their chest is stuffy, uncomfortable and difficult to breathe, which is more common in women. This is due to the influence of anxiety, tension, emotional excitement, mental trauma and other factors, the process of excitation and inhibition of the central nervous system of the human body is hindered, and the cardiovascular system regulated by autonomic nerves is also disordered, causing a series of symptoms of excessive sympathetic nerve tension. Such people should learn to decompress, relax and exercise moderately, and should be treated with psychotherapy when necessary.
2. Some young people often have a rapid heartbeat. Is this a signal of heart disease?
Most young people who have this situation may not have heart disease, especially young women. In addition, people without basic diseases may have an accelerated heartbeat after mood swings, nervousness, fright, exercise, excessive smoking and drinking. If these symptoms appear under the above conditions, don’t worry too much. However, if the heart rate is too fast, it is definitely not good. If the adult’s heart rate exceeds 100 beats per minute, even if it is tachycardia, it will easily increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, we should learn to control our emotions, exercise moderately, quit smoking and limit alcohol.
My heart often thumps, and it feels like I have stopped jumping. Is this a heart attack?
This problem should be paid attention to, and it may be premature beats. The incidence of premature beats is very high, which can occur in healthy people and people with heart diseases. The factors such as mental stress, drinking, drinking coffee and poor sleep are the inducement. Premature beats can be divided into benign and malignant. Premature beats without heart disease are benign. If the symptoms are not obvious and have no impact on life, there is no need to treat them. However, if it is premature beats caused by coronary heart disease and hypertension, we should pay enough attention to it. Therefore, if you find premature beats, you should go to the hospital and let the doctor check whether there is a basic heart disease.
4. I feel uncomfortable when I catch a cold, and I feel flustered, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Is this related to my heart?
Has something to do with it. Symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath appear after a cold and fever. It is recommended to go to the hospital for ECG. If premature beats and conduction block are found, be alert to viral myocarditis. But you don’t have to be nervous, because most people’s discomfort is transient, and few people really have severe viral myocarditis. In life, we should strengthen exercise to prevent colds.
5. What symptoms should be suspected of heart disease?
There are many manifestations of heart disease. For example, patients with coronary heart disease and angina pectoris may have atypical angina pectoris such as stomachache, abdominal pain, dizziness and abdominal distension, in addition to chest tightness, heartache, palpitation, shortness of breath and tightness of throat. Pain, edema, etc. in both lower limbs may also be manifestations of heart failure. It is best to go to the hospital immediately in order to find the condition in time.
6. What is the most effective way to prevent heart disease?
To put it simply, there are two kinds: one is to change lifestyle, quit smoking and drinking, exercise properly, eat regularly, mix vegetarian and vegetarian foods, and eat less greasy food; Second, evidence-based medication for high-risk groups. For example, people with hypertension must take antihypertensive drugs according to the doctor’s advice, patients with diabetes should control their blood sugar, and people with high blood lipids should manage their blood lipids.
Protect your heart and eat six kinds of food.
Beans. Black beans, soybeans, peas, broad beans, lentils and chickpeas are rich in nutrients, low in fat and high in protein, and rich in complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, polyphenols and saponins, which help to lower cholesterol. A comprehensive analysis involving 25 related studies found that eating 130 grams of legumes every day can reduce "bad cholesterol" (low-density lipoprotein) by 0.17 mmol/L and systolic blood pressure by 2.25 mm Hg. The study also found that eating a cup of beans every day (about 200 grams) can reduce body weight by 0.34 kg and total body fat by 0.34%.
Coffee. Coffee is rich in bioactive polyphenols (mainly chlorogenic acid), caffeine (alkaloid with stimulating effect) and a lot of mineral potassium. A 16-year follow-up survey of 186,000 participants found that compared with people who don’t drink coffee, participants who drink at least 4 cups of coffee a day have an 18% lower risk of premature death (including cardiovascular disease). Drinking a cup of coffee every day can also reduce the risk of premature death by 12%. The main functions of polyphenols in coffee include reducing blood sugar concentration, inhibiting fat absorption and promoting the decomposition of triglyceride in adipose tissue.
Tea. Tea is rich in flavonoids and polyphenols antioxidants. A study involving 66 patients with coronary heart disease found that drinking black tea regularly can significantly improve the health of vascular endothelium and reverse the vasomotor dysfunction of patients with coronary heart disease. A large-scale study involving 200,000 men and 300,000 women in China found that drinking tea every day can reduce the risk of ischemic heart disease by 8% and the risk related to heart disease by 10%. Experts say it is best not to add sugar, sweeteners or cream to tea.
Mushrooms. A large number of clinical studies have found that eating mushrooms often protects the heart. Mushrooms have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and help to increase the level of vitamin D in the body. A variety of amino acids and β Glucan (polysaccharide) and other substances can prevent atherosclerosis, reduce blood pressure and lipid and regulate the immune system. Eating mushrooms regularly can also reduce the complications of heart disease, such as metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids with heart-protecting effect can be divided into omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from marine sources and α Linolenic acid The former mainly includes deep-sea fat fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel. A large-scale analysis involving 220,000 participants found that eating fish in moderation can reduce the risk of death from coronary heart disease by 7%. Omega-3 fatty acids from plants mainly include green leafy vegetables, walnuts, rapeseed oil, soybean oil and linseed oil.
Foods rich in vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 deficiency can easily lead to serious blood diseases and neurological diseases. Many large-scale prospective studies have found that vitamin B12 supplementation can reduce the risk of occurrence or recurrence of cardiovascular diseases. Foods rich in this nutrient include lean meat and fermented bean products.
Eight patrons protect the heart.
Patron saint No.1: omega-3 fatty acids
Hiding place: salmon, sardines, walnuts, etc. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids, which help to prevent systemic inflammatory reactions and cardiovascular diseases and protect the heart. Harvard University found that eating fish once or twice a week and taking about 2 grams of omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death by 36% and reduce the possibility of death by 17%. In addition to salmon, sardines and other deep-sea fish, walnuts, flaxseed, perilla seeds and oils extracted from them are also good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
Patron 2: magnesium
Hiding place: coarse grains, nuts, etc. Magnesium helps to reduce the excitability of nerves and muscles, maintain the elasticity of the heart, and prevent strokes and heart attacks. Insufficient magnesium intake may lead to an increase in blood pressure. Studies have shown that adequate magnesium supply in the diet is beneficial to prevent hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. Women are often more prone to magnesium deficiency than men, and stress will also consume the magnesium stored in the human body, so it is necessary to pay attention to supplement it in the diet. Magnesium is more common in all kinds of coarse grains such as millet and red beans, nuts such as pine nuts and walnuts, and green leafy vegetables such as spinach and rape.
Patron saint no.3: vitamin d
Hiding place: mushrooms, eggs, etc. Vitamin D is not only good for bone health, but also good for heart health. Studies have shown that if the human body lacks vitamin D, the risk of heart disease will increase by 40%, and the probability of death from heart disease will be higher than 81%. The source of vitamin D in food is not rich, only a few sources such as fish (especially fish liver), mushrooms, animal offal, whole milk and eggs. However, everyone can get more sunshine, which is the main source of vitamin D for human body.
Patron 4: Zinc
Hiding place: Zinc such as seeds and shellfish food can help the human body to produce anti-inflammatory cytokines, which, like omega-3 fatty acids, can help prevent inflammation. At the same time, zinc has also been proved to have a protective effect on arteries, which is helpful to prevent coronary artery diseases and improve heart function. Zinc mainly comes from some rich foods in protein, such as shellfish, shrimps and crabs, viscera, meat and fish. Among the seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts and so on have high zinc content.
Patron saint No.5: vitamin C.
Hiding place: Fresh fruits and vegetables such as kiwi fruit and green pepper, vitamin C, is a strong antioxidant. Studies have found that it helps to reduce the level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (commonly known as "bad" cholesterol) and increase the level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (commonly known as "good" cholesterol). People with high intake of vitamin C in their diet will have less risk of heart disease and stroke. The main sources of vitamin C are fresh fruits and vegetables, among which citrus fruits and tomatoes are the best sources of vitamin C, and they are also rich in green peppers, spinach, kiwifruit and fresh dates.
Patron saint 6: vitamin e
Hiding place: Vitamin E such as nuts and seeds is also a strong antioxidant. Like vitamin C, it can also regulate the cholesterol level in the body, inhibit platelet aggregation, and reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke. All kinds of nuts and seeds are rich in vitamin E, and avocados in fruits are also rich in vitamin E, which can be eaten frequently.
Patron Saint No.7: Allicin
Hiding place: Garlic allicin helps to relax blood vessels and improve blood flow, thus playing a positive role in blood pressure and heart health. It should be noted that garlic contains effective substances such as alliin and alliinase, which will contact each other after crushing, thus forming allicin with health care function. Therefore, it is best to mash garlic into mud and leave it for 10~15 minutes before eating. The absorption effect of allicin is better, but the allicin obtained by cooking is very small.
Patron Saint No.8: Lycopene
Hiding place: Lycopene, such as tomatoes and watermelons, is a carotenoid with strong antioxidant effect, which has been proved to help prevent cancer and heart disease. Studies have shown that the higher the lycopene content in human adipose tissue, the smaller the risk of myocardial infarction. Lycopene can also increase arterial elasticity, improve the function of vascular endothelial tissue and prevent arteriosclerosis. Lycopene generally exists in red foods, such as tomatoes and watermelons.
To protect the heart, you often press three points to protect the heart.
Pinch and press Shenmen to help sleep and prevent senile dementia. Poor mood will affect sleep. Shenmen is the original point of the heart meridian, that is, the gateway to calm the mind. Pressing this point before going to bed can help to feel sleepy, regulate sleep disorders, and often massage at ordinary times can also prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease. Shenmen point also has a good function of treating carsickness. Shenmen point is very deep, and it needs to be squeezed with the inner knuckles of the thumb to achieve a certain amount of stimulation and produce therapeutic effects.
Pinch the polar spring to measure the center function. The polar spring is located at the axilla apex, where the axillary artery beats. It can not only regulate the heart rhythm, treat the pain in both ribs, but also detect the key points of cardiovascular health. The detection method is to press the polar spring with your thumb, and then stir it, which will touch many "small tendons" and produce a sense of numbness that is transmitted to your fingers. If the numbness is obvious, it means that the heart meridian is unobstructed and the cardiovascular function is normal; If the pain is not numbness or conduction when pulling, it proves that there is blood stasis in the cardiovascular system; If it doesn’t hurt or numb, it means that the cardiovascular system has insufficient blood supply.
Heartache and fatigue press Tongli. Most people with bradycardia have tenderness, nodules and other positive reaction points at Tongli point (where the wrist stripes on the little finger side are 1 horizontal finger upward). Pinch this point for 36 times, and pinch it for 3 ~ 5 times, which can soothe the nerves. When office workers are tired from work, they should clench their fists with both hands, put the inside of their wrists on the edge of the table, and push them from Tongli point to elbow, repeating for 30 ~ 50 times, which can not only rest their brains, but also dredge the heart meridian.
(People’s Health Network is integrated from Life Times and Health Times)