Climate change is a non-negligible factor for cardiovascular health. In winter, the drop in temperature will cause the body's heart rate to increase and blood vessels to tighten, which in turn will cause blood pressure to rise and the burden on the heart to increase. This series of physiological changes puts patients with cardiovascular diseases at higher risk during the winter months, including an increase in the incidence and incidence of diseases such as hypertension, unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, and heart failure. Considering that the onset of cardiovascular disease is often sudden and difficult, we must take measures to prevent it in advance to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in winter.
First, let's focus on the older group. With the increase of age, the incidence and mortality rate of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular related diseases showed a significant upward trend. This highlights that age is a key factor influencing the risk of these diseases.
Second, discuss the issue of high blood pressure. As a major risk factor for the development of heart and brain vascular diseases, hypertension is more common in winter than in summer, and its blood pressure values are more unstable.
Next, we turn to discuss individuals affected by coronary artery disease. During the winter months, there is a significant increase in the number of cases of angina pectoris and acute myocardial infarction.
The fourth point focuses on young people with irregular lifestyles. Heart and cerebrovascular diseases are now increasingly common in young people, which is associated with them often staying up late and experiencing excessive stress in life, which can trigger anxiety and depression, which can increase the risk of these diseases.
Finally, we mention smokers. The nicotine in tobacco can cause an increase in heart rate, blood pressure and vasospasm, increasing the probability of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
For patients with high blood pressure, diabetes and reduced heart function, regular medications** and lifestyle modifications are essential. First of all, these patients must follow their doctor's instructions, take their medications regularly, and monitor their blood pressure and blood sugar levels regularly to ensure that this data is recorded so that doctors can track their condition. Once significant fluctuations in blood pressure or blood glucose levels are observed, medical help should be sought immediately to prevent recurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.
In terms of dietary habits, patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should avoid eating high-salt, high-sugar and high-fat foods, such as cakes, fatty meats and pickled products, and should increase the intake of vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables. At the same time, keep every meal not too much, 70% full, and avoid overeating, so as to reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, improve sleep quality, and reduce the risk of disease**.
Maintaining an appropriate body temperature is very important for patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, especially in winter. In a low temperature environment, blood vessels tend to shrink rapidly, increasing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents. Therefore, you should wear appropriate clothing, such as hats, gloves and down jackets, and wear a mask when the air quality is poor.
Moderate physical exercise is also very beneficial for the prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases**. Even in the cold winter, it should be carried out in the middle or evening when the sun is shining, so as to avoid the adverse effects of low temperature on the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular vessels, and at the same time help the body absorb calcium.
In addition, adequate sleep is essential to control blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. You should get into the habit of going to bed early and waking up early, get at least 8 hours of sleep each night, and make sure that your lunch break is between half an hour and an hour.
Finally, for those who are accustomed to morning exercise, it is recommended to adjust the exercise time to after 10 a.m. or in the afternoon to avoid the natural increase in blood pressure in the morning and reduce the risk of blood pressure increase caused by cold stimulation.