Adopting a proper sleeping position is an important factor to ensure sleep quality, and for patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, the sleeping position requirements are more stringent. In addition to the right side of the lying position, the angle of inclination when sleeping and the height of the pillow can also affect blood circulation.
Liu Xin, Director of Famous and Old Chinese Medicine2023-12-02 10:28·Chief Physician of the Cardiovascular Department of Beijing Shunyi District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
People with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should pay attention to their sleeping position
Adopting a proper sleeping position is an important factor to ensure sleep quality, and for patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, the sleeping position requirements are more stringent. In addition to the right side of the lying position, the angle of inclination when sleeping and the height of the pillow can also affect blood circulation.
1；Sleeping Position People with high blood pressure, especially older people with high blood pressure, should sleep in a semi-recumbent or lateral position, using a large rectangular pillow with their head and shoulders resting on their head. A pillow that is too high will cause insufficient blood supply to the head, resulting in dizziness, headache and other discomfort the next day, and aggravate high blood pressureToo low can increase blood flow to the brain, leading to facial edema or congestion.
2；Coronary heart disease Angina pectoris sleeping position Patients with coronary heart disease should adopt a sleeping position with head high and low feet and a lying position on the right side, and the bed should be tilted about 10°. When sleeping in the right decubitus position, the muscles of the whole body are relaxed, the breathing is smooth, and the physiological activity of the heart and lungs is minimized, which can reduce the occurrence of coronary heart disease and angina. Sleeping with a high head and low feet can reduce the blood flow of the inferior vena cava, greatly reduce the load on the heart, and help the heart rest.
3；Patients with myocarditis, asthma, and heart failure in a semi-recumbent position can improve blood circulation in the lungs, reduce blood stasis in the lungs, and increase the inhalation of oxygen, which is conducive to symptom relief and rest.
If the condition of coronary heart disease is severe and heart failure has occurred, it is also advisable to use a semi-recumbent position (shake the head of the bed or add a pillow cushion behind the back) to reduce dyspnea, and avoid lying on the left side or on the stomach.
In addition to the sleeping position, there are other things to pay attention to.
Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should also pay attention to not rushing to get up and get dressed when they first wake up, but can lie on their backs for 5 to 10 minutes for cardiac massage, take deep breaths, stretch their waist, move their limbs, and then sit up slowly. For people who have the habit of napping Xi, it is not advisable to overeat before going to bed, and the nap time should not exceed 1 hour, nor should they sleep on the table.