Heart attack and stroke are two major threats to health. Not only can they lead to sudden death, but they can also trigger severe long-term disability. For example, a severe heart attack can lead to heart failure, while a stroke can lead to speech impairment, hemiplegia, or other serious physical dysfunction.
Although modern medicine has developed effective first aid measures, such as thrombolytic therapy and vascular stent implantation, these are all treatments in emergency situations. Many patients die before they arrive at the hospital, and even if they are successfully treated, the massive death of heart muscle or brain cells can leave serious sequelae.
Preventing heart attacks and strokes is crucial. This means adopting a healthy lifestyle such as eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, and getting regular health check-ups, especially for people at risk of cardiovascular disease. With these measures, we can greatly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, thus protecting our health and life.
Control these indicators, and the heart attack and cerebral infarction will stay away from you!
Blood fat markers – triglycerides: Blood triglycerides are a key fat marker. Ideally, this value should remain below 1.7. High triglycerides can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. To effectively control triglycerides, it is recommended to reduce the intake of high-fat and high-sugar foods, as well as maintain regular exercise and a healthy weight.
Total cholesterol control: Total cholesterol is another important measure of cardiovascular health, with an ideal upper limit of 5.69. High cholesterol levels are also associated with heart disease and stroke risk. To maintain healthy cholesterol levels, healthy sources of fats, such as olive oil, marine fish, and nuts, are recommended. At the same time, moderate exercise and quitting smoking are also beneficial for lowering cholesterol levels.
Homocysteine levels: Homocysteine is an amino acid that has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, and its ideal value should not exceed 15. By consuming foods rich in vitamins B6, B12, and folate, such as green leafy vegetables, legumes, and nuts, you can help lower homocysteine levels.
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) management: Low-density lipoprotein, often referred to as "bad cholesterol," is another important indicator of blood lipids. In order to maintain a healthy level, it is recommended that the value do not exceed 3.4. The key to controlling LDL is to eat a healthy diet and reduce saturated fat and cholesterol. At the same time, it is important to check LDL levels regularly and follow your doctor's instructions.
Learn about cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, especially myocardial infarction and ischemic cerebral infarction (referred to as myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction), are the key diseases of widespread concern in the medical field. Although these two diseases belong to cardiology and neurology, respectively, they share many similarities in pathological mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and treatments.
The common essence of myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction is avascular necrosis. This necrosis is due to insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle or brain cells, resulting in local cell death. Ischemia has a variety of causes and includes thrombosis, embolism, or inadequate blood supply. Among them, thrombosis tends to be a slow process that can be affected by chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, and it takes years to develop into serious lesions. Embolism usually occurs rapidly, with symptoms peaking in a short period of time, such as acute chest pain or sudden limb weakness and speech impairment. The proportion of embolism in cerebral infarction is higher than that in myocardial infarction, but the specific data are unclear. In addition, the imbalance between supply and demand is also an important cause of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, such as myocardial infarction caused by hypotension and arrhythmia, or cerebral infarction affected by hypotension.
Hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia are common risk factors for myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction, as they all affect the blood supply to blood vessels. Emotional stress and cold environments may also be potential triggers for both diseases by destabilizing plaques or causing an imbalance between supply and demand.
Understanding what myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction have in common can help us better identify and treat both conditions. At the same time, it also emphasizes the importance of controlling chronic disease factors such as blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipids to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Prevention of cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction
In the current health environment, China is facing the challenge of a high incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases caused by poor dietary Xi. These dietary Xi mainly include excessive intake of refined grains, sugars and fats, as well as unknowingly excessive intake of trans fatty acids. In order to improve this situation, it is recommended that the public should increase the intake of coarse grains, root foods, and moderate consumption of high-quality protein, seafood, dairy products and legumes. A balanced and varied diet is a key factor in the prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
In addition, proper physical activity is also very important. Depending on your physical condition, do at least five 30-minute moderate-intensity exercise sessions a week, or at least three 25-minute sessions of vigorous-intensity exercise at least three times a week. Integrating exercise into your daily routine, whether it's housework or other activities, is good for your health as long as you can move.
The BMI (body mass index) of the human body should be controlled below 24. Obesity can lead to a variety of health problems such as high blood pressure, high blood lipids, high blood sugar, and may even lead to metabolic syndrome. Therefore, it is essential to control the caloric intake of the daily diet, drink plenty of water to boost metabolism, and exercise in moderation when the body allows.
Finally, maintaining a stable mood and a positive attitude is also an important part of reducing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. You should participate in more outdoor activities, integrate into the natural environment, communicate with others, and release bad emotions through confiding. Paying attention to emotional regulation can help maintain mental and physical health.