Heart failure refers to a condition where the myocardial muscle is not able to fully ensure normal circulation of blood. The body disrupts the circulation of nutrients and oxygen. This occurs due to the slow pumping of blood and the formation of its stagnation. A manifestation of heart failure are various diseases of the myocardial muscle, its defects, arterial hypertension, pathological phenomena in the lungs, rheumatism and myocarditis. The risk of manifestation of the disease increases with increasing age of a person.
Acute heart failure, the treatment of which is carried out only in stationary conditions, should be accompanied by the appointment of diuretics , potassium preparations , calcium antagonists, glycosides, as well as vasodilators. Patients are limited in physical activity. The course of therapeutic exercises should be selected by a specialist. An important condition is to follow a special diet. The daily diet should contain foods rich in proteins and vitamins, as well as potassium. Food should include a minimum amount of table salt. In the presence of large edema, it is necessary to apply a salt-free diet.
Heart failure, the treatment of which requires the elimination of various factors that are the cause of its appearance, can be prevented by various preventive measures. At the same time, it is necessary to adhere to a healthy lifestyle: do not abuse alcoholic beverages, avoid stressful situations, reduce the intake of sodium chloride, as well as drugs that contribute to fluid retention in the body.
Heart failure, the treatment of which requires the elimination of the causes of the disease and the correction of their symptoms, manifests itself to a lesser extent when the patient adheres to dosing of physical activity. Work should not be the cause of significant fatigue and the appearance of an unpleasant sensation. If the patient can tolerate only minor loads, then he needs to be in a sitting position as much as possible. In the absence of edema and shortness of breath, walks in the fresh air are recommended. During sleep, the patient's head should be on a high pillow. This position of the body will reduce the severity of edematous phenomena.
Heart failure, the treatment of which should be accompanied by a diet, is manifested to a lesser extent with the correction of the patient's weight. Extra pounds provoke the creation of an additional load on the body. In order to control weight, as well as identify processes that delay fluid, it is necessary to perform daily weighing at the same hours.
A patient who has been diagnosed with heart failure can be treated with folk remedies at home. However, it must be remembered that emergency conditions require the use of medications, otherwise incorrect actions can lead to death.
Heart failure, the treatment of which does not allow you to permanently get rid of the disease, is much easier to prevent. The following precautions should be taken to prevent the disease:
- appeal to a specialist in case of rheumatic, surgical, as well as infectious diseases;
- passing annual preventive examinations;
- sports and physical education;
- balanced diet;
- minimal consumption of alcoholic beverages;
- support the functioning of the kidneys and liver, stimulating the process of blood circulation;
- smoking cessation.
Avoiding the complications of the disease and stopping its development is possible only with ongoing therapeutic courses.