Text: Dr. Xu
Edited by Chi You
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On an early summer afternoon, the sun was shining, the sky was blue, and the air was hot.
Liu Mei, a 58-year-old female real estate agent, decided to go to the store and buy some clothes suitable for summer.
As soon as she walked into the store, she happened to meet Zhou Qiang, an old classmate she hadn't seen for many years, who was already a well-known cardiologist.
Zhou Qiang looked at Liu Mei and said with a smile: "Sister Hua, I haven't seen you for so many years, you still look so energetic, but remember that the body is the capital of the revolution." ”
Liu Mei responded with a smile, but her eyes couldn't help but show a little tiredness.
The two found a quiet coffee shop and sat down and chatted about their recent situation.
Drink a small glass of homemade medicinal liquor often
During the conversation, Zhou Qiang learned that Liu Mei had developed the habit of drinking a small glass of homemade medicinal wine every day after dinner in recent years, believing that this would be good for health.
However, Zhou Qiang frowned, and he gently explained to Liu Mei that long-term consumption of medicinal liquor containing high alcohol may not be a good thing for the heart.
Zhou Qiang explained that although many people believe that medicinal alcohol can replenish the body, in fact, alcohol can increase the burden on the heart, especially for middle-aged and elderly people, the heart has begun to degenerate naturally, and frequent intake of high alcohol may accelerate this process.
He mentioned that according to a recent study, middle-aged and elderly people who regularly drink high levels of alcohol have a 30% higher risk of heart attack than the general population.
Zhou Qiang then shared a case he had recently encountered
A 56-year-old man suffered a heart attack after drinking homemade highly medicated liquor for a long time.
He stressed that although the patient also had healthy lifestyle habits, such as regular exercise and a controlled diet, the long-term high alcohol intake eventually put too much pressure on his heart.
This information made Liu Mei feel a little uneasy, and she confessed that she sometimes felt chest tightness and fatigue, but always thought it was just an ordinary sign of old age.
Zhou Qiang suggested that Liu Mei had better go to the hospital for a comprehensive heart examination and try to reduce her alcohol intake.
After listening to Zhou Qiang's suggestion, Liu Mei decided to go to the hospital for further examination, although she was a little resistant in her heart.
The results showed that her heart was already suffering from a slight lack of blood supply and needed immediate lifestyle adjustments, especially to quit her daily habit of drinking and medicine.
Back home, Liu Mei told her husband about today's experience, and her husband felt helpless but couldn't change her mind.
He persuaded Liu Mei to reduce her drinking many times, but she always smiled and waved her hands, thinking that she was in good control and would be fine.
A few months later, on a calm night, Liu Mei suddenly felt a sharp pain in her chest and was rushed to the hospital.
Unfortunately, the intense heart attack has made the situation critical.
Doctors tried their best to save her, but in the end she was pronounced dead.
The tragedy has caused widespread concern in the community, with many people beginning to re-evaluate their drinking habits and perceptions of health.
And Zhou Qiang, as a doctor, has also been more active in publicizing the potential risks of alcohol to heart health after this incident.
Derivative Questions:
Liu Mei's example makes us think, is the traditional concept of "health wine" really good for health?
From the perspective of modern medicine, how should we properly understand and use these so-called health products?
In modern medicine, we prefer to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of any form of "health product" through a scientific approach.
First and foremost, any product that claims to be beneficial to health should be rigorously scientifically researched and verified.
For example, regarding the benefits of health wine, we should look at whether there are corresponding clinical trial results to support its efficacy.
Second, even products that have been proven beneficial should be used in moderation under the guidance of a doctor, especially if you have a chronic illness or specific health condition.
Finally, the public should enhance their health awareness, and should not blindly follow the trend of any form of health care products or medicines, but should choose according to their own actual situation and the advice of professional doctors.
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