Arteriosclerosis is a cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease with a relatively high incidence of disease, which will make the blood vessels become more and more hard, so that the blood vessels lose their elasticity, make the vascular passages become more and more fine, cause the blood flow rate to become slower, increase the probability of vascular obstruction and insufficient blood supply, and when severe, it may cause various serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, such as myocardial infarction or cerebral infarction.
What should I do if I have arteriosclerosis?
1. Quit smoking and alcohol
Nicotine, carbon monoxide and other substances in cigarettes will directly cause damage to blood vessels, making blood vessels more and more brittle and harder, which has an adverse impact on the treatment of arteriosclerosis, so patients with arteriosclerosis should quit smoking in time.
In addition, alcohol can make blood vessels brittle, and it will also make the walls of blood vessels deposit more and more waste and toxins, thus thinning the blood vessels and increasing the chance of blockage. Therefore, patients with arteriosclerosis should also quit alcohol in time, and it is recommended that patients with arteriosclerosis drink more light tea, which tea polyphenols have a certain help for relieving arteriosclerosis.
2. Eat less foods with high cholesterol content
Excessive intake of foods containing cholesterol will increase the content of cholesterol in the blood, making the rate of hardening of the arteries faster, so patients should usually eat less foods containing cholesterol, such as skin eggs and animal offal.
It is recommended that patients with arteriosclerosis consume enough protein, such as eating an egg a day, not only will not increase the content of cholesterol, but also the lecithin in it will also help to alleviate arteriosclerosis, but be careful not to eat too much.
3. Strictly control the total heat
The higher the weight, the more lipids in the blood vessels, the faster the rate of arteriosclerosis will become faster and faster, and the probability of blockage will increase, so patients with arteriosclerosis should strictly control the intake of total calories to achieve the purpose of reducing the incidence of obesity. For example, sweets such as pastries or candies should be eaten as little as possible, and foods with a higher fat content should also be ingested less, such as braised meat, animal offal, and so on.
4. Eat more foods containing potassium, iodine and chromium
Potassium salt can not only protect blood vessels, but also promote the discharge of sodium salt, reduce the burden on the patient's heart, so arteriosclerosis patients should eat more potassium-containing foods, such as spinach, mung beans, soybeans and so on.
Patients with arteriosclerosis should also eat more iodine-containing foods, because this substance can reduce the cholesterol content in the blood, which has certain benefits for arteriosclerosis, such as shrimp and kelp.
In addition, patients are best able to eat more foods containing chromium, such as chicken and beans, which will also help to alleviate arteriosclerosis.
5. Eat more foods rich in vitamins and fiber
Vitamins are good antioxidants, can restore the elasticity of blood vessels, reduce the rate of hardening of arteries, cellulose can hinder the small intestine and blood vessels to absorb cholesterol, thereby reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood, there are many benefits for patients with arteriosclerosis.
Therefore, patients with arteriosclerosis should eat more foods rich in fiber and vitamins, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as legumes and whole grains.
6. Take aspirin
In addition to paying attention to diet, people with arteriosclerosis should also take medications under the guidance of a doctor, such as aspirin, and it is recommended to take one tablet a day, preferably on an empty stomach or before going to bed at night.
Note that if the patient develops an adverse reaction to aspirin, it can be replaced with oral clopidogrel for treatment.
Tips
Arteriosclerosis patients want to restore the elasticity of blood vessels to reduce the incidence of various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, not only to pay attention to the usual diet, but also to take drugs scientifically and reasonably under the guidance of doctors, and only in this way can the condition be alleviated and controlled faster.
Family doctor online special article, unauthorized reproduction