A crease in the ear is actually a 'sign' of heart disease? 5 symptoms that may suggest a heart problem
Mr. Chen, who was in his early 30s, was lying on the hospital bed. He had just experienced a battle with the god of death.
A few days ago, Mr. Chen worked overtime in the company overnight. In the early morning, Mr. Chen suffered from chest tightness, shortness of breath, and collapsed on the chair .
The company colleagues immediately dialed 120 and performed chest compressions.
When the medical staff arrived, they found that Mr. Chen was unconscious, his carotid artery was untouched and his heartbeat and breathing stopped .
The emergency doctor immediately took over the treatment and checked the heart rhythm with a defibrillator. The patient had developed ventricular fibrillation. The doctor immediately performed defibrillation, focusing, charging, discharging, etc. Finally, 2 minutes later, the monitor showed that Mr. Chen had sinus rhythm , and his pulse and breathing were restored.
Mr. Chen was sent to the Municipal People's Hospital for further treatment, and finally recovered from a coma for three days, and has now regained consciousness.
1. American study: poor sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 141%
Heart problems can sound scary. However, did you know that not sleeping well is also related to heart disease?
A study published in Scientific Reports analyzed sleep data from 6,820 U.S. adults with an average age of 53 and found that poor sleep quality can be detrimental to heart health , increasing the risk of heart disease by 141 percent.
The study is the first to show that middle-aged people are more at risk .
The research device wears an actigraphy device on the wrist of 633 middle-aged and elderly people, and pays attention to the sleep health of the researcher in terms of regularity, sleep time, sleep efficiency and other aspects. Combining data from the researchers' heart history, sleep characteristics, and research equipment, it was found that increased sleep health problems were associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
2. As the saying goes, there is a crease in the ear, is there a heart disease?
When it comes to heart disease, there is a saying before: the crease of the ear means coronary heart disease ?
It sounds like groundless truth, but it's not.
The idea that ear creases predict coronary heart disease stems from a study by Frank ST scholars published in the New England Journal of Medicine. By looking at 20 subjects with creases in their ears, Frank found that 19 had one or more predisposing factors to cardiovascular disease.
Although many foreign studies have also shown that people with creases in the ears are more likely to suffer from coronary heart disease, butZeng Weijie, deputy chief physician of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine of the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, said that there is a certain correlation between ear creases and coronary heart disease, but it is not an absolute and only criterion . It cannot be inferred that people with ear creases must have coronary heart disease, otherwise it is easy to Misdiagnosis rate occurs.
There are many factors that can cause ear creases, the biggest of which is age, followed by gender. Generally speaking, the incidence of men is higher than that of women. It is also associated with many non-cardiovascular diseases, such as sleeping position, inflammation, edema, oxidative stress, etc.
3. 5 manifestations, or the alarm signal of the heart
Heart disease, as a high-incidence disease, seriously affects human health, and early detection and prevention are necessary. Before a heart attack, most of the body sends out an alarm signal.
Shortness of breath is a big sign of heart disease, a problem with the heart that can become weak, leading to a lack of oxygen in the blood and making it difficult to breathe. in addition. If there is inexplicable shoulder , neck, and arm pain, be alert to cardiac ischemia. Once cardiac ischemia, the pain signal will be reflected in the neck, shoulder, arm and other spinal cord segments at the same level through nerve transmission. Pain episodes are characterized by the transfer of pain, or pain today, but painless the next day.
Caring Min, director of the Heart Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that another atypical symptom is toothache . Usually the toothache will last for about three minutes and disappear. For example, when the toothache occurs when riding a bicycle, it will not hurt if you don’t ride a bicycle. If it recurs within a week, it is likely to have heart disease.
For people who are obese and high but do not usually have upper abdominal discomfort, they should pay great attention if they have stomach discomfort . One of the manifestations of coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction and other diseases is sometimesA burning sensation in the stomach.
Finally, unprovoked aggravation of heartbeat is also related to cardiac disease, lasting between 1-10 minutes. If the heartbeat is often inexplicably increased after physical labor, emotional agitation, or a full meal, pay attention to the risk of myocardial infarction.
Fourth, middle-aged and elderly people should protect their hearts and do 4 things well
Cardiovascular disease has a lot to do with an unhealthy lifestyle. For middle-aged and elderly people who want to protect their hearts, it is recommended to do the following 4 points.
1. "Six Eat Less"
Practical, Evidence-Based Nutritional Modifications to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Statement of Clinical Practice from the American Academy of Preventive Cardiology, published by Preventive Cardiology USA, recommends:
Eating less processed meat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, salt and refined carbohydrates can effectively prevent cardiovascular disease.
The best diet plan to prevent cardiovascular disease is to eat more vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, plant protein and other foods.
2. Weight Control
Obesity and type 2 diabetes are high risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Effective weight loss and weight management can delay the development of type 2 diabetes to a certain extent. In order to avoid cardiovascular disease, it is recommended to pay attention to weight control in daily life.
3. Proper exercise
Wang Fang, chief physician of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine of Beijing Hospital, said that proper exercise can reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis, slow down vascular aging, and help maintain the integrity of vascular endothelial cell function.
At least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise , such as jogging, swimming, brisk walking, etc., can be carried out more than 3 times a week . In the event of discomfort such as pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath and other symptoms during exercise, stop exercising and seek medical treatment in time.
4. Learn to drink water
Tao Rong, chief physician of the Cardiology Department of Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, said that patients with cardiovascular disease should drink water in time to reduce the increased risk of thrombosis due to increased blood viscosity and slow blood flow.
Although drinking water is very simple, you must also pay attention to the correct way of drinking water . Drinking water should not drink cold water in large gulps, so as not to stimulate the blood vessels and cause them to constrict. It is recommended to drink a glass of warm water after getting up every day , which can reduce blood viscosity and avoid cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents.
The heart is the most important organ of the human body. Once abnormal performance occurs, it is necessary to go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time to avoid serious consequences.
references:
[1] "Lack of sleep increases the risk of heart disease by 141%! 》. Popular Science China. 2022-02-27
[2] "[Disease Prevention] Several Early Signs of Heart Disease". Health Guide. 2021-06-30
[3] "Eat well! The American Academy of Preventive Cardiology released: 10 dietary recommendations for a healthier cardiovascular system! 》. Health Times. 2022-03-29
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