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"Oops, oops, it's cut again!" Zhao Yan had just been busy in the kitchen with her weekend food plans, and accidentally cut off a small piece of her finger by a kitchen knife.
Although the middle school history teacher's daily life is peaceful, today's small accident forced her to suspend her cooking and decide to go to a nearby pharmacy to seek some first-aid supplies.
Walking into the pharmacy, Zhao Yan planned to quickly buy a band-aid and leave, but the pharmacy was unexpectedly lively, and it turned out that the pharmacy held a free lecture on the health of middle-aged and elderly people.
Out of professional habits, Zhao Yan will not let go of any form of knowledge dissemination, so she decided to stay and listen.
The lecture was delivered by Dr. Li, an experienced veteran doctor, and the theme was "How to exercise scientifically for middle-aged and elderly people".
Dr. Lee began by mentioning a recent case of a 60-year-old woman who suddenly fainted after a morning jog and died of shock just two hours later.
This case aroused Zhao Yan's great interest, because she herself has entered middle age and has the habit of running in the morning.
According to Dr. Li's analysis, the woman felt dizzy when she squatted down to tie her shoes immediately after a morning run, which may have been due to a sudden change in body position that caused a rapid drop in blood pressure.
Women do not receive timely help after passing out, blood circulation is blocked, which eventually leads to organ failure, and shock occurs. Physician Li pointed out that the elderly should pay special attention to the following three points after exercise:
- Slow down gradually: Gradually slow down the intensity of exercise before the end of exercise to avoid a sudden drop in blood pressure after stopping exercise suddenly.
- Avoid immediate repositioning: Movements such as squatting or bending over should be done after a few minutes of rest, so that sudden changes in blood circulation can lead to fainting.
- Adequate hydration and rest: Hydrate promptly after exercise and rest appropriately when you feel tired.
Zhao Yan listened attentively to the lecture and felt a sense of vigilance that she had never felt before. When she got home, she began to reflect on her exercise habits.
Although she has a habit of running regularly, she often goes straight home to do chores after running, with little time for relaxation and rest.
After a while, Zhao Yan began to pay attention to adjusting her post-exercise habits.
She slows down gradually after her morning run, no longer rushes to finish the final sprint, and when she gets home, she sits down to rest and drink some warm water before doing other activities.
She found that these simple changes made her feel more comfortable and energized overall.
Sadly, however, despite Zhao Yan's change of habits, she felt a sudden burst of dizziness during an early morning run.
Although she didn't pass out this time, the signal made her very alert. She realized that adjusting her exercise habits alone might not be enough, and that a more comprehensive medical check-up and doctor's consultation might be needed to ensure her physical condition was safe.
After Zhao Yan experienced the warning signs of dizziness, how should she further manage her health, and is it necessary to have more detailed cardiovascular function tests?
In view of Zhao Yan's condition, it is recommended that she should have a comprehensive physical examination, especially the examination of the cardiovascular system.
Given her age and sudden symptoms, tests may include an electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and elasticity testing of arteries.
These tests can help assess Zhao's cardiovascular health and provide her with a scientific health management plan.
Through these methods, possible health risks in the future can be effectively prevented, ensuring that Zhao Yan can continue her exercise habits safely and healthily.
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