Elderly people with pericardial effusion generally need to follow the doctor’s prescription of medication, strengthen life care, to avoid pericardial effusion aggravation or recurrence.
1. Compliance with medication: pericardial effusion refers to the accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity due to tumor, pericarditis, etc., and patients may have dyspnea, pallor, etc. The medication includes aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as indomethacin, colchicine, and hormone therapy such as prednisone in severe cases.
2. Enhance life care: advocate a high-protein, easy-to-digest diet such as eggs, lean meat, fish, etc., eat less spicy and greasy food, quit smoking, quit drinking, pay attention to rest, avoid overexertion, regular follow-ups to monitor the changes in the amount of pericardial effusion, and also increase the amount of exercise in order to strengthen the immune system.
If the elderly have pericardial effusion, it is recommended to go to the hospital and follow the doctor’s instructions.