At present, cardiovascular diseases have become the number one killer of threats to human health. In order to attract people’s attention, the World Heart Alliance has designated September 29 every year as “World Heart Day”.

Although the heart only occupies a small part of the body, it dominates human life. Once there is a problem, it may induce various diseases.

What are the causes of heart disease?

Heart disease is a disease caused by abnormal heart function or structural defects. It is a general term for all heart diseases, including congenital heart disease and acquired heart disease. Congenital heart disease refers to congenital malformations caused by abnormal foetal heart and macrovascular development. The incidence is increasing year by year. Although the aetiology is not completely clear, it is currently believed that the occurrence of congenital heart disease is closely related to genetic and environmental factors, such as atrial septal, ventricular septal, atrioventricular septal Congenital valve disease, etc., a few patients will also be caused by congenital immune system abnormalities. Acquivalent heart disease refers to related diseases or adverse drug reactions, bad living habits (such as smoking), such as coronary heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, pulmonary heart disease, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, arrhythmia, heart tumour, vascular disease, etc.

What are the symptoms of heart disease?

In most people’s cognition, heart disease occurs suddenly, but they don’t know that heart disease can also be traced before the onset of the disease. Chest tightness, chest pain, palpitations, dyspnoea, cough, fatigue, dizziness, headache, syncope, lower limb oedema, upper abdominal distension, etc. may be the heart’s distress signals.

How to prevent heart disease?

1. Reasonable diet

The overall structure of the diet should be low in salt, low in fat and sugar. Try to use vegetable oil when cooking. The staple food should be protein, vegetables, porridge and rice, noodles, milk, bread, fruits, etc. This is better. Try to eat less raw, cold, spicy and greasy food. The diet should be as light as possible and eat more. Fruits and vegetables can supplement vitamins and other trace elements. You can also drink some freshly squeezed vegetable juice or juice appropriately. You can also eat some millet porridge, rice porridge, pumpkin porridge, red bean porridge, and jujube porridge should be matched with fine grains. Eat more high-calorie and nutritious food, eat less greasy food, and eat more. Fresh vegetables and fruits, eat less fried food, and drink in moderation. The less the better.

2. Exercise in moderation

Appropriate physical exercise should be adhered to, such as: outdoor walking, jogging, Taijiquan, Baduanjin, swimming, cycling, etc. Exercise for 30 to 60 minutes every day helps to maintain cardiovascular health.

3. Quit smoking

Non-smoking and rejection of passive smoking are the best ways to improve heart health. Once you quit smoking, the risk of heart attack will immediately begin to decline and fall to half of the original risk after a year, so refuse us to ask for tobacco and say “no” to smoking.

4. Controlling high-risk factors

You should take the initiative to understand your blood pressure, blood lipids, blood sugar and weight levels. People with high blood pressure, hyperlipidaemia, and hyperglycaemia must adhere to the standardised medication. Obese and overweight people need to control their weight, actively control high-risk factors, and intervene as soon as possible if there are problems.

5. Maintain good living habits

Live a regular life, avoid sedentary, go to bed early, get up early and don’t stay up late, and ensure adequate sleep. Increase or decrease clothes in time when the temperature changes to avoid catching a cold, etc.

6. Maintain emotional stability

Maintain an optimistic and happy mood, avoid tension and anxiety, and avoid ecstasy, excessive depression, sadness and fear. Usually, you can listen to light music, practice calligraphy, raise flowers, take a walk, maintain your interests and hobbies, and adjust your emotions in time.