Health care information for patients with atrial fibrillation

  Atrial fibrillation health care I: Actively treat the primary disease. When an arrhythmia occurs, other disease factors should be considered and appropriate treatment measures should be actively taken. Patients with atrial fibrillation should frequently observe the heart rate and blood pressure and the changes of heart rhythm. If there is a sudden appearance of too fast or too slow heart rate or arrhythmia, or if there are obvious palpitations, shortness of breath, discomfort in the precordial area and a drop in blood pressure, they should be detected in time and go to the hospital immediately. The ECG should be reviewed regularly during the drug administration and its adverse effects should be closely monitored. If physical discomfort, obvious dizziness, slurred speech, chest tightness, inability to lie down and other symptoms occur, you should be alert to the possibility of thrombus dislodgement causing embolism and heart failure, and go to the hospital for examination as well as early treatment.  Atrial fibrillation health care two: patients with atrial fibrillation should be absolutely bed rest during the acute attack. If the attack is mild, appropriate activities or rest can be carried out according to the condition of the primary heart disease and physical status.  Atrial fibrillation health care three: pay attention to dietary health care. Eat more foods rich in protein and vitamins, such as lean meat, fish and shrimp, eggs, milk, etc.; eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as cabbage, green vegetables, tomatoes, citrus, apples, bananas, lemons, etc.; do not smoke, drink less alcohol, drink less strong tea and coffee, etc.; avoid spicy and stimulating foods, such as onion and ginger, curry, chili, etc.; if the patient has poor heart function and obvious swelling, the sodium intake should be limited, and the daily The intake should be less than 5g per day. Atrial fibrillation health care IV: Patients with atrial fibrillation are more depressed, irritable and depressed, eliminate patients’ ideological concerns and fears, maintain a calm mood, and enhance their confidence in treating the disease. Avoid five wills too extreme and long-term mental tension thinking.