"Blood clots caused by the cold are very dangerous 😱"... What are the preventive measures? 🤔🤔

If the blood vessels supplying blood to the heart muscle (coronary arteries) suddenly become blocked by a blood clot, the heart muscle (myocardium) can die. This is called a myocardial infarction. It is a disease with a very high risk of death. If you already have underlying conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia, and you also smoke and do not pay attention to your diet, your risk of developing heart and cerebrovascular diseases increases. Let's learn about myocardial infarction, which occurs especially often in winter.

 

Common cause of sudden death, 30% initial mortality... When blood vessels are blocked, heart muscle dies

 

Acute myocardial infarction is a common cause of sudden death. Even after arriving at the hospital and receiving treatment, the in-hospital mortality rate is 5-10% (Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency data). The heart functions as a pump that sends blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients. It works tirelessly, even for a single moment in a lifetime. To perform this work, the heart muscle must also receive oxygen and nutrients through the blood. The coronary arteries, located on the surface of the heart, are responsible for supplying blood to the heart muscle. If these vessels narrow and blood flow is impaired, it causes angina pectoris; if they are completely blocked, the heart muscle dies. This is called myocardial infarction.

 

Reasons why we need to protect our blood vessels more during the cold winter... Why does the risk increase?

 

High blood pressure constricts blood vessels, and diabetes makes the blood sticky. Hyperlipidemia increases triglycerides in the blood, narrowing the blood vessels. Especially when temperatures drop suddenly, blood vessels constrict rapidly, causing blood pressure to rise further. Over the past 10 years, deaths from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases have occurred more frequently in winter and in March, when temperature fluctuations are large. If symptoms of a heart attack or stroke appear, immediately call 119 and go to the hospital emergency room. A stroke occurs when a brain blood vessel is blocked (ischemic stroke) or ruptures (hemorrhagic stroke), leading to death or brain damage-related disabilities.

 

Blood clots blocking blood vessels cause heart muscle necrosis... What foods should I eat?

 

When waste products in the blood increase, the risk of blood clots forming rises. If you also smoke, it can lead to complete blockage. This causes necrosis in the heart muscle. Therefore, if you have hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia, you must immediately quit smoking. Hypertensive patients should eat bland, balanced meals to slow down blood vessel constriction. It is good to consume plenty of vegetables rich in antioxidants and fish that reduce bad cholesterol. Regularly eating whole grains and bean foods helps prevent vascular diseases. Dietary management is the most important.

 

Chest pain lasting more than 30 minutes, cold sweat... What are the symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction?

 

You must manage stress along with exercise. If you have underlying conditions such as hypertension, you need to monitor them regularly to prevent worsening of heart and cerebrovascular diseases. If chest pain lasting more than 30 minutes is accompanied by cold sweat and difficulty breathing, you should suspect an acute myocardial infarction. The most common location of pain is in the center of the chest. The pain can spread to other areas such as the left arm, neck, or jaw. Vomiting and stomach pain may also occur, which can be mistaken for indigestion or gastrointestinal issues, but you should not wait with vague hope that "it will get better." Contact emergency services at 119, consult with them, and go directly to the hospital.

 

by. Kormedi.com

 

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Vegetables, fish, grains, and bean foods help prevent vascular diseases.

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