General knowledge of cardiovascular diseases General knowledge: To understand the general knowledge of health care and treatment of the disease, to clarify the name, type, classification and stage of the disease, and to master the first aid methods and precautions in case of acute attack. Diet: Low-salt, low-fat, high-fiber diet and fresh vegetables are recommended for cardiovascular diseases, and a strict diabetic diet should be followed for those with diabetes. People like to eat pickles, salty seafood, etc., which contain high salt content and should be restricted or prohibited. Work and living arrangements: After discharge from the hospital with acute illness, make proper arrangements for sports and daily life according to age, physical strength and specific conditions of the disease, avoid excessive mental stress and physical activity, ensure sufficient sleep and rest time, combine work and rest, which is conducive to nerve and blood circulation functions, improve exercise tolerance, and reduce weight in obese people. However, those with uncontrolled angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction, severe hypertension, and arrhythmia should limit their activities. Blood pressure monitoring: Blood pressure monitoring for cardiovascular diseases is very important, especially for hypertensive patients, and should be measured at least once a week. Pay attention to the diurnal and physiological changes in blood pressure, try to measure regularly, learn the correct measurement method and judgment of the measurement results, and keep records of blood pressure and corresponding changes in the condition. Quit smoking and alcohol: smoking and alcoholism are common bad habits, which are closely related to hypertension, coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, heart failure and other diseases, especially sudden death coronary heart disease, and the risk of morbidity is significantly reduced after quitting. Mental health care: cardiovascular disease is mostly a chronic disease, the course of the disease is long, there can be a variety of complications, the quality of life has different degrees of impact. To correctly understand the disease to establish an optimistic outlook on life, do not be anxious, nervous, pessimistic, strengthen the determination and confidence to fight the disease. Adherence to medication as prescribed: Most cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, heart failure, etc., require long-term adherence to medication, and post-discharge treatment is an important part of the overall treatment plan of the disease, especially in hypertensive patients, blood pressure control is normal, but still adhere to the medication treatment, sudden discontinuation of medication will lead to discontinuation syndrome, which can worsen the condition and is very dangerous. In addition, it is worth noting that you should not take drugs of unreliable quality, and try to buy drugs from regular pharmacies and medical units with high reputation in regular hospitals. Regular follow-ups: Regular follow-ups for cardiovascular diseases are very important, as your doctor will adjust the dosage and type of medication accordingly. Since the medication for cardiovascular diseases is complicated and highly specialized, it is recommended that you go to a hospital that specializes in cardiovascular diseases and a hospital with a cardiovascular disease clinic for follow-up.