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"Why are there so many emergencies on duty today!" Dr. Zhang complained as he walked to the emergency room. In the dark of night, in a tertiary hospital in Beijing, the lights are flickering, and the tense atmosphere is almost palpable.
Dr. Zhang, an experienced internist in his fifties, came across a particular case that night. The patient is a 67-year-old retired worker named Uncle Li.
Uncle Li was rushed to the hospital because he suddenly had severe heart pain while sleeping at night. "I'll just say, my feet are usually well washed, why is it all of a sudden..."Uncle Li's wife anxiously explained to Dr. Zhang.
After a preliminary examination, Dr. Zhang found that Uncle Li's electrocardiogram showed obvious abnormalities. This is not just simple angina, but a sign of myocardial infarction. Upon further examination, Dr. Zhang found that Uncle Li had a long-term history of high blood pressure and diabetes, and that he rarely did enough physical activity.
Dr. Zhang began to explain, "In fact, many people overlook the fact that there is a close relationship between our lifestyle habits and heart health. For example, if the water temperature is too hot or the bathing time is inappropriate, it can cause a sudden change in blood pressure and cause a burden on the heart. ”
Here, Dr. Teo mentions a study that found that moderate warm baths can help relax the body and improve blood circulation, but too high or too long can cause blood vessels to dilate suddenly, blood pressure drops, and put pressure on the heart.
Dr. Zhang also mentioned another case, a middle-aged woman who suffered an irregular heart rhythm due to the use of hot water to soak her feet at night for a long time, and eventually had a heart attack at night.
Therefore, we should pay attention to the fact that although foot washing is small, it can have a big impact on health. We recommend that the temperature of the footwash should be controlled at about 40 degrees Celsius for no more than 15 minutes, especially for the elderly with a history of heart disease or high blood pressure. Dr. Zhang explained as he looked at Uncle Li and his family, making sure they understood the message.
After listening to Dr. Zhang's explanation, Uncle Li and his family looked a little surprised, but they also nodded seriously. They didn't expect that a seemingly inconsequential lifestyle habit could be so closely related to heart health.
Dr. Teo went on to explain that many seemingly unimportant little habits in life, such as eating before bed, drinking coffee or tea at night, and using electronic devices at night, can inadvertently have an impact on our heart health.
"In fact, many heart disease outbreaks can be prevented, and the key is to accumulate good habits in daily life. Dr. Zhang continued, hoping that this opportunity would make Uncle Li and his family aware of the importance of prevention, not just first aid when the disease occurs.
Dr Teo explains that regular moderate-intensity activities such as brisk walking can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease as it helps to strengthen the heart muscle and improve cardiovascular function.
"I know you may think it's too late to start changing, but no matter what age you start, it's always beneficial to improve your habits. Dr. Zhang encouraged Uncle Li to start now and make lifestyle changes that may have a negative impact on the heart.
Dr. Teo also showed some simple but effective suggestions for daily routine changes, such as doing physical activity at a regular time each day, reducing the intake of high-salt and high-fat foods, and maintaining peace of mind and avoiding excessive mood swings, which are good habits for heart health.
Dr. Zhang's words resonated with the family members present, and they all said that they should start to pay attention to and adjust their lifestyles, especially in terms of diet and daily activities.
At the end of this case study, Dr. Zhang emphasized the importance of health education and hoped that through this incident, more people can be inspired to realize the significant impact of ordinary lifestyle habits on health.
This is not just a medical story about heart health, but also a reminder to pay attention to the small details in our daily lives that may seem inconsequential, but actually have a significant impact on our health. What are some other habits in our daily life that seem ordinary but actually have a great impact on the heart?
We will find that in addition to the temperature and timing of the footwash water mentioned above, it is very important to control the salt in the diet, moderate physical activity, and avoid high-intensity emotional stress for a long time.
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