Coronary heart disease, also known as coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, is a cardiovascular disease with the narrowing or occlusion of the lumen of the main coronary artery trunk and its branch arteries as the main lesion. The incidence of coronary heart disease is increasing year by year, which seriously threatens people's health. The observation and self-examination of the early symptoms of coronary heart disease is an important way to detect the disease. Below, let's take a detailed look at the seven major symptoms of early coronary heart disease and their related TCM methods.
1.Chest pain: One of the most common symptoms of coronary heart disease is chest pain. Traditional Chinese medicine classifies it as "chest paralysis", and often adopts the best methods to promote blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, such as using drugs such as Chuanxiong and Angelica sinensis to improve blood circulation.
2.Shortness of breath: Patients with coronary heart disease often experience shortness of breath, which is caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that shortness of breath is caused by "weakness of heart qi", so drugs that nourish heart qi can be used**. For example, ginseng, salvia, etc. can provide nutrition for patients and enhance their mental strength.
3.Fatigue: People with coronary heart disease often feel fatigue due to impaired organ function due to insufficient blood supply to the heart. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that fatigue is caused by "lack of qi and blood", so drugs that nourish qi and blood can be used. For example, astragalus and ginseng can improve the patient's immunity and physical strength.
4.Heart palpitations: People with coronary heart disease often feel palpitations and irregular heartbeats. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that palpitations are caused by "inflammation of the heart", so drugs that clear away heat and promote lungs and calm the nerves can be used**. For example, sour jujube kernels, coptis, etc., can regulate heart function and make it stable.
5.Dizziness: People with coronary heart disease often experience dizziness, which is caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dizziness is caused by "qi and blood imbalance", so drugs that nourish qi and blood and dredge the meridians can be used**. For example, ginseng and salvia can provide sufficient oxygen and improve blood supply to the brain.
6.Chest tightness: Patients with coronary heart disease often feel chest tightness and a significant sense of pressure. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that chest tightness is caused by "qi stagnation and blood stasis", so drugs that invigorate blood and remove blood stasis can be used. For example, safflower, curcuma, etc. can improve heart blood circulation and relieve chest tightness.
7.Upset: People with coronary heart disease often feel upset and emotionally unstable. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that upset is caused by "hyperactivity of heart yang", so drugs that clear away heat and reduce fire and calm the nerves can be used**. For example, chrysanthemums, sour jujube kernels, etc. can reduce the psychological pressure of patients and stabilize their mood.
The above is a brief introduction to the seven major symptoms of coronary heart disease in the early stage and its TCM methods. Coronary heart disease is a serious cardiovascular disease that needs to be taken seriously. If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and undergo an examination to determine the condition. In life, we should establish health awareness, maintain good living Xi habits, eat reasonably, exercise moderately, and reduce the occurrence of diseases.
Health References:1Li Qiang, Huang Yuanyuan, Liu Yingchuang, et alAnalysis of Clinical Status and Influencing Factors of Cardiogenic Chest Pain at the Primary Level[J ol].China Medical Insurance, 2021, 24(09): 127-130 html）