In recent years, cardiovascular diseases have been threatening people's lives. In order to save a life at a critical moment, many patients choose to carry medicines such as Danshen Dripping Pills and Quick-acting Xingxin Pills with them, hoping that they can exert miraculous effects in critical moments.
In many TV dramas, we can often see such a scene: when the elderly suddenly have angina, myocardial infarction and other emergencies, they hold the bottle of Danshen Dripping Pill tightly, and eat a few pills to temporarily relieve the pain, as if this small pill has become a life-saving straw.
However, the reality is far more complex than the TV series. From a medical clinical point of view, Danshen Dripping Pill is not a panacea for everyone.
Although it does provide symptomatic relief in some cases, it is not suitable for all patients with cardiovascular disease. Different physiques and different conditions will have different reactions to drugs.
Therefore, before using medicines such as Danshen Dripping Pills, patients should consult a medical professional to ensure that the medication is suitable for their physical condition.
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What kind of medicine is Danshen Dripping Pill?
Among the various oral preparations of compound Danshen, Danshen Dripping Pill has always been the leader in sales, and since its launch, more than 450 million people have experienced its unique curative effect. The reason why this drug is favored by a large number of patients is inseparable from its unique composition and excellent efficacy.
The main ingredients of Compound Danshen Dripping Pills include Salvia, Panax notoginseng and borneol. Among them, salvia is known as the "holy medicine for invigorating blood", which has multiple effects such as antioxidant damage, improving myocardial energy metabolism, and anti-platelet aggregation.
Panax notoginseng has its anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant and other properties to escort heart health, while borneol, as an auxiliary ingredient, can effectively promote the active ingredients of salvia and notoginseng to quickly enter the human body, tissues and organs to exert their therapeutic effects.
First of all, it can be used as a long-term combination therapy drug on the basis of standardized treatment for patients with angina pectoris of coronary heart disease, and effectively alleviate the symptoms of angina.
Secondly, in the case of angina pectoris of coronary heart disease, Danshen Dripping Pill can be used as a first-aid medicine for Chinese patent medicine to quickly alleviate the condition. In addition, for diabetic patients, on the basis of conventional treatment, Danshen Dripping Pill can also be used as a combination drug for the prevention and treatment of vascular complications, effectively protecting vascular health.
In terms of administration, compound Danshen dripping pills can be taken orally or sublingually. For patients with stable coronary artery disease, oral therapy may be used;
In emergency settings, it is recommended that the patient take it sublingually so that the drug can work more quickly. If the patient's symptoms do not improve within 5 minutes of taking it, they can take it again.
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Doctor: These two drugs are the appropriate drugs for myocardial infarction
Essentially, Danshen Dripping Pill is a drug that focuses on dilating blood vessels, which makes it effective in dealing with some common cardiovascular symptoms such as angina, chest tightness and shortness of breath.
However, when it comes to the more serious problem of myocardial infarction, its usefulness is stretched thin. In this case, we need to turn to those drugs that have a thrombolytic effect and are able to cope more effectively with the challenges of myocardial infarction.
Among the many first-aid drugs, nitroglycerin and aspirin are undoubtedly the two most powerful assistants for patients with myocardial infarction. Nitroglycerin is known as the first choice for first aid in myocardial infarction, as it can rapidly dilate the coronary arteries and improve the condition of myocardial ischemia.
As soon as the patient feels heart discomfort, 1 tablet of nitroglycerin should be administered sublingually. If the initial use does not work, you can take 1 tablet every 5 minutes, but it is generally not recommended to use it more than 3 times in a row.
Its function is to save cardiomyocytes as much as possible, reduce necrosis caused by ischemia and hypoxia, and lay a solid foundation for subsequent treatment.
Aspirin, as an alternative to myocardial infarction, also plays an indispensable role. Its main function is to prevent thrombosis of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular vessels.
In an emergency, if no other emergency medication for a myocardial infarction is available, aspirin may be used as a temporary alternative. Patients should chew 300 mg of aspirin in 3 divided doses, every 5 minutes.
This reduces the degree of narrowing of blood vessels to a certain extent and ensures the blood supply to the brain. The rational use of these two drugs can buy valuable rescue time for patients with myocardial infarction.
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What are the signs before a heart attack?
The signs that precede a heart attack are varied, and these can vary from person to person. Knowing these signs and taking timely action may save lives.
angina
It is one of the most common signs before a heart attack. It usually presents with a crushing pain in the chest, which may be accompanied by chest tightness and a feeling of choking. This pain may radiate to the neck, jaw, back, or arms. Angina usually worsens with physical activity or emotional agitation and is relieved by rest or sublingual nitroglycerin.
dyspnea
It is also a common sign before a heart attack. Patients may experience shortness of breath, wheezing, especially when lying down or performing light activities. This can be due to impaired heart function, which leads to blood pooling in the lungs.
Sweating is another symptom that is a cause for concern. Patients may sweat profusely suddenly, especially if there is no obvious reason. This may be due to an increased burden on the heart, leading to dysfunction of the body's autonomic nervous system.
Nausea and vomiting
It can also be a sign before a heart attack. This may be due to impaired heart function, which affects the normal functioning of the digestive system. In addition, a heart attack can cause the vagus nerve to be excited, causing nausea and vomiting.
Flustered and irritable
It is also a common sign before a heart attack. Patients may experience a rapid heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, and emotional instability and anxiety. This may be due to an inadequate blood supply to the heart, leading to an increased body stress response.