Myocardial infarction (myocardial infarction) is a disease in which the coronary arteries are insufficient, resulting in hypoxic necrosis of myocardial tissue. Heart attack is a common and dangerous cardiovascular disease that can be life-threatening in severe cases. Understanding the causes and precursors of a heart attack is critical to timely detection and life-saving. This article will combine the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions to popularize the relevant knowledge of myocardial infarction, help you better understand myocardial infarction, and protect your heart health.
There are many causes of myocardial infarction, mainly including the following:
1.Coronary atherosclerosis: Coronary atherosclerosis is the leading cause of myocardial infarction. The disease progresses slowly and progressively worsens with age, eventually forming plaques that lead to narrowing or occlusion of the coronary arteries. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that coronary atherosclerosis is mainly related to factors such as phlegm and stasis, qi stagnation and blood stasis. In daily life, we should try to avoid bad eating habits such as high fat, high sugar and high salt, maintain a healthy diet, and prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.
2.High blood pressure: Long-term uncontrolled high blood pressure can increase the burden on the coronary arteries, leading to damage to the blood vessel walls and hardening of the arteries. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hypertension is mainly related to factors such as liver stagnation, qi stagnation, phlegm, congestion, and blood stasis. Maintaining good living habits, reasonably controlling diet, maintaining a moderate amount of exercise, and reducing mental stress can effectively prevent the occurrence of hypertension and myocardial infarction.
3.Hyperlipidemia: Elevated total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in the blood are the main factors contributing to coronary atherosclerosis. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hyperlipidemia is mainly related to factors such as spleen deficiency and dampness, phlegm turbidity blockage. You should pay attention to controlling the fat content you eat, eat more foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as fish and nuts, and maintain proper exercise.
4.Diabetes: Diabetic patients are susceptible to coronary heart disease, and the incidence of myocardial infarction is also significantly increased. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that diabetes is mainly related to factors such as qi stagnation, blood stasis, phlegm and stasis. The key to preventing the occurrence of diabetes and myocardial infarction is to control blood sugar and eat a reasonable diet.
5.Smoking and alcohol consumption: Long-term smoking can cause coronary artery constriction, platelet aggregation, and increased risk of blood clots. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that smoking can cause lung loss, qi blockage, etc., and then cause myocardial infarction. Long-term heavy alcohol consumption also increases the risk of myocardial infarction and has a direct damaging effect on the heart muscle. Therefore, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol intake are essential to prevent myocardial infarction.
The top five signs before a heart attack include: