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Recovery after a heart attack at home and sanatorium conditions
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Myocardial infarction is the death of some parts of the heart muscle as a result of impaired blood supply. In place of dead tissue, a scar forms, which interferes with the stable functioning of the heart. The symptomatology of the disease is pronounced and is accompanied by severe burning pains in the region of the heart. Pain is given to the arm, shoulder blade, jaw and is accompanied by panic, excessive sweating, shortness of breath. If such symptoms appear, then the patient must be urgently hospitalized. This disease is dangerous because if the help is not provided in time, a fatal outcome can occur. Most often, the disease occurs in older people. Due to their age, it is difficult for them to recover from an attack.
Treatment of myocardial infarction
A myocardial infarction is susceptible to a group of people who have the following factors:- increased predisposition to the formation of plaques on the walls of arteries;
- age over 45 years;
- gender of the patient;
- chronic high blood pressure;
- previous heart attack;
- overweight;
- diabetes.
The symptoms of a heart attack are so pronounced that it is impossible not to notice them. The attack is accompanied by severe pain, describing which it is easy for the doctor to diagnose and begin treatment. The pain can begin both in a state of physical exertion, and at rest, and even during sleep.
The main feature by which a heart attack can be distinguished from an angina attack, when the same symptoms are present, is that after taking Nitroglycerin, the pain does not subside. Also, an attack can last more than 30 minutes, unlike other ailments.
There are also other forms of small-focal heart attack, in which the symptoms are slightly different. In this case, doctors need more time to make a correct diagnosis.
If a heart attack occurs, the patient is immediately urgently hospitalized in cardiology. Depending on the stage of the disorder, treatment or surgery is performed.
After an attack, the patient must comply with certain conditions:- strict bed rest;
- limited physical activity;
- psychological calm;
- low calorie diet.
After spending some time in intensive care, the patient is transferred to the cardiology department, and continues treatment. They carry out all the necessary procedures for recovery and help the patient return to the normal rhythm of life.
Basically, a smooth recovery in cardiology is carried out in order to prevent a second attack of myocardial infarction. Also to reduce the risk of arrhythmia and heart failure. Life after stenting or bypass surgery implies strict control and fulfillment of all cardiologist's prescriptions. The patient is prescribed certain medications and vitamins for a speedy recovery.
Rehabilitation after illness
After the treatment of a heart attack, the body recovers for a long time due to the stress experienced. Most patients who are faced with the disease decide to radically change their lifestyle. This helps them continue to lead a full life with minimal risk of a relapse.
Life after a heart attack involves following important factors that a patient needs to fulfill during rehabilitation.
They include:- proper nutrition;
- rejection of bad habits;
- physiotherapy;
- lack of stress;
- taking medications.
The main motivation for lifestyle changes is the high risk of recurrent heart attack. The more correctly a person behaves after rehabilitation, the less likely it is to develop severe heart disease.
The most dangerous time at which a fatal outcome can occur is the first hour after an attack. About 50% of patients die at this time.
Due to the high mortality rate, it is very important to monitor your condition in the first months of rehabilitation. The heart becomes so weak that even for a year it is not worth exposing yourself to heavy loads and stresses. Therefore, after a heart attack, the patient is allowed not to go to work for 6 months.
In addition to the physical state of a person, the mental state is also disturbed. After all, everyone plans their life and tries to follow their plans as much as possible. And a heart attack comes so unexpectedly that you just have to come to terms with the course of events and recover. If the patient is very worried and worried about the further development of his life, then he himself begins to expose himself to complications. If there is pain in the heart, radiating to the shoulder and jaw, there is a high probability of a recurrence of the attack. But often such pain syndromes occur against the background of stress and the mental state of the patient.
There are 3 main steps to maximize recovery after a heart attack:- stationary;
- post-stationary;
- supportive.
The first stage involves the implementation of the first steps to recovery. Rehabilitation takes place with medication and minimization of physical activity. The patient also communicates with a psychologist in order not to become depressed and not upset. After all, a poor mental state in the first days after an attack will lead to the appearance of heart disease.
The patient stays in the cardiology department for 1 to 3 weeks. It depends on the severity of the disease and the extent of the infarction. The patient is in the department for initial recovery. All further rehabilitation will depend on the correct implementation of the doctor's instructions.
The post-stationary period includes the main stabilization of the patient's condition. A person begins to get used to a new way of life and gradually allows himself more stress and normalizes his mental state. When the patient fulfills all the tasks set for himself, he improves his future life and saves himself from re-illness.
The second type of period is divided into several options, depending on the method of rehabilitation chosen:- Recovery after myocardial infarction at home. Such a recovery is not very convenient, because the patient still needs constant examination by a cardiologist and control over the behavior of the body during recovery.
- Rehabilitation in medical centers. This treatment has its pros and cons. The pluses include the regimen and constant monitoring of the patient by doctors, meetings with a psychologist. The disadvantages are minimal communication with relatives and being in a place that is not much different from a hospital.
- Rest in a medical sanatorium. This recovery option is considered the most popular and positive for the patient. There is an opportunity to take your family to the sanatorium. In such places, the daily treatment program is diluted with recreational activities. All these factors have a positive effect primarily on the mental state of a person. And this is one of the main factors for a quick and effective recovery after a heart attack.
Physicians usually recommend that their patients undergo follow-up treatment in sanatoriums. It is desirable to conduct rehabilitation courses several times.
Diet
One of the most important components for a quick and complete recovery is properly selected nutrition. Indeed, as it turned out earlier, the cause of a heart attack provokes an overweight person, which appears due to the use of a large number of harmful products.
Diets may differ, but their essence boils down to ensuring that the following rules are observed:- low calorie foods;
- exclusion of spicy foods;
- restriction of fatty and sweet;
- minimal salt intake;
- drinking no more than 1.5 liters per day;
- frequent meals in small portions.
It will be useful for the body to arrange fasting days. On such days, only vegetables or fruits are allowed.
The diet is mainly calculated based on the weight of the patient. If a person is underweight, then the emphasis is on those products that will bring the weight back to normal. If the weight is kept within the normal range, then the diet is made to maintain all the nutrients in the body. If a person is overweight, then a diet is prescribed in which it will be necessary to reduce weight.
Patients after a heart attack should not drastically lose weight, because this will lead to unwanted stress. The norm is considered to be a discharge of 3 to 5 kg per month.
If the diet is followed correctly, the patient will recover faster and get in good physical shape.
Physiotherapy
In addition to diets and medications, the patient is prescribed a course of physiotherapy exercises. The initial exercises for a healthy person will seem elementary, but for a person who has had a heart attack, any load is an effort on themselves. The patient after the illness learns to "re-" sit. All elementary actions are given with difficulty. It is worth starting the exercises with 15-20 minutes a day. Every day, training should be increased by 5 minutes. But if the exercises are difficult, you should not overload the body.
Before starting classes, it is better to consult a doctor.
The exercises look like this:- hand movement;
- arching of the chest;
- bending the legs at the knees;
- lifting legs in a supine position;
- rotation of arms and shoulders;
- body twists.
These exercises are performed as the first post-attack workout. Further, the load on the body increases as the body recovers.
Frequent walks in the fresh air will be useful. In this way, 2 things are done at once: enriching the body with oxygen and walking.
An ordinary ladder will be an excellent simulator. The main thing is not to overload the body and give the load gradually.
Folk remedies
Great benefits for rehabilitation will bring folk methods of recovery. These include various herbs, berries, products. They contain a large amount of vitamins and nutrients. In addition to recovery, they will help improve the general condition of the body.
Folk remedies include:- hawthorn;
- cereal plants;
- honey;
- carrot;
- garlic.
Hawthorn promotes the removal of excess fluid from the body, restores blood pressure, and normalizes cholesterol levels in the blood. Hawthorn is usually consumed cooked. Crushed berries are poured with boiling water and infused liquid is drunk 2 times a day.
Cereals are rich in vitamins, protein and amino acids. The most effective time for taking cereals is considered during the germination of grains. They are taken raw. To do this, you need to get barley or wheat seeds and germinate at home. The seeds can also be added to fresh salads.
Honey can be taken both in pure form and with nuts. More useful would be a reception with walnuts or almonds. For cooking, 100 g of nuts and 2 tbsp. l. honey, combine the ingredients and take 1 tbsp. l. several times a day.
Fresh carrots are enriched with a large number of vitamins and have a positive effect on the recovery of patients. It is usually taken in the form of juice 2 times a day.
Whatever methods a person chooses for himself, the main thing is to take care of his health and prevent all types of diseases.
