

Zhang Yue Mei

About me
Member of the Jining Branch of the Shandong Respiratory Society and the Jining Emergency Medicine Poisoning Society. Graduated from Jining Medical College, engaged in clinical work in internal medicine and emergency medicine for over 30 years, with rich experience in diagnosing and treating common and prevalent diseases in internal medicine and internal medicine emergencies. Has unique insights in the application of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Authored more than 10 articles published in national journals, including "Clinical Analysis of 50 Cases of Acute Episodes of Pulmonary Heart Disease Treated with Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine" and "Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease Blood Stagnation Type from the Perspective of Phlegm". Organized and participated in the "Clinical Study of Blood Lipid Clearing Treatment for Primary Hyperlipidemia" and was awarded the third prize for scientific research achievements in Jining City. Contributed to the editing of two works, including the "Clinical Diagnostic Techniques Manual".
Proficient in diseases
With extensive experience in common and frequently-occurring diseases in cardiology, there is unique expertise in using a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine to treat cardiovascular system diseases.

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What irritants should myocarditis avoid?
Suffering from myocarditis, fear of emotional stimulation. Myocarditis is caused by viral infection resulting in damage to the myocardium. Severe myocardial damage requires bed rest, maintaining a pleasant mood, and treatment with effective medication under the guidance of a doctor. Frequent anger or temper tantrums can cause increased sympathetic nervous excitability, leading to faster heart rates and increased cardiac burden. In severe cases, it can lead to acute heart failure, arrhythmias, cardiogenic shock, or even sudden death. Therefore, after being diagnosed with myocarditis, it is crucial to pay close attention to maintaining a cheerful mood and actively cooperating with the doctor for effective treatment.

Can you exercise with myocarditis?
Patients with myocarditis should avoid exercising. Myocarditis is caused by acute or chronic damage to the myocardium due to viral infections. After contracting myocarditis, patients may experience palpitations and shortness of breath; severe cases can lead to heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiogenic shock. For myocarditis, early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for recovery. Patients with myocarditis must rest in bed, minimize physical activity, consume easily digestible foods, and eat a variety of vitamins and minerals through vegetables and fruits to maintain regular bowel movements. Effective antiviral drugs and treatments that nourish the myocardium should be used to help the damaged myocardium recover as soon as possible.

The difference between myocardial infarction and myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction and myocardial necrosis have no significant difference; both are caused by the blockage of coronary arteries leading to ischemic necrosis of the heart muscle. The mechanism of onset and the pathologic changes are the same. In the event of a myocardial infarction, immediate resuscitation treatment is necessary. Without timely treatment, the infarcted area may increase and complications can occur. Common complications include heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiogenic shock, which can be severe enough to cause death. In the case of a myocardial infarction, it is essential to administer effective medications under the guidance of a doctor to reduce the infarcted area and minimize complications.

Can people with hyperlipidemia eat shrimp?
People with high blood lipids can eat shrimp, but they should eat it in moderation and not in large quantities. Eating shrimp often and in small amounts can supplement the body with high-quality proteins, minerals, and trace elements. Shrimp also contains substances that can enhance the body's immunity, thereby increasing the body's resistance. The diet of people with high blood lipids should primarily consist of low-fat, low-salt, and low-sugar foods. They should avoid fried foods and foods high in fat and cholesterol, eat more vegetables and fruits to prevent an increase in blood lipids, reduce arteriosclerosis, and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

Can rheumatic heart disease cause fever?
Rheumatic heart disease, in the early stages of onset, can present with fever. The main cause of rheumatic heart disease is due to an infection with streptococcus that causes damage to the heart valves. Initially, bacterial infection is the most prominent clinical manifestation, with common diseases like tonsillitis. If effective medication is applied to control the infection at this time, it can reduce the occurrence of rheumatic heart disease. If not treated promptly, it can lead to damage to the heart valves, resulting in rheumatic heart disease.

What to eat to supplement for rheumatic heart disease?
Rheumatic heart disease often occurs in people with lower resistance, making them susceptible to colds and fevers. Their diet should include foods that enhance immune and disease resistance, such as lean meats, fish, and seafood, which are high in protein, along with milk and eggs. Eating fruits that are rich in vitamins and fibers, like apples, avocados, oranges, and dried fruits, as well as consuming more vegetables, can strengthen the body's resistance and provide various vitamins and trace elements needed by the human body.

Causes of Myocardial Infarction
Myocardial infarction is a relatively common severe heart disease in clinical practice, which can lead to serious complications and even death if effective emergency treatment is not administered. The main cause of myocardial infarction is due to long-term dyslipidemia. Elevated blood lipids cause arteriosclerosis and coronary artery hardening, thickening of the intima, and plaque formation. High lipids slow down blood flow, making it very easy for blood clots to form. Detached plaques and the formation of blood clots obstruct the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle, causing the heart muscle to lose its blood supply and undergo necrosis.

Can rheumatic heart disease be inherited?
Rheumatic heart disease is not hereditary and it is not a genetic disease. Rheumatic heart disease is a hypersensitivity disease caused by an infection, especially following a streptococcal infection. This type of infection leads to the body producing antibodies. In some individuals, these antibodies combine with antigens, causing inflammation of the collagen tissue and affecting the heart. This results in inflammatory lesions on the heart valves, causing the valves to become narrowed or fail to close completely, leading to pathological changes known as rheumatic heart disease.

Can you exercise with premature ventricular contractions?
Can individuals with ventricular premature beats exercise? It is necessary to undergo an electrocardiogram and determine the cause of the ventricular premature beats. Patients with frequent ventricular premature beats due to coronary heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, or viral myocarditis, especially those with heart failure, should not participate in exercise and need prolonged rest. Increased physical activity could exacerbate the heart's burden and worsen premature beats. For ventricular premature beats caused by physiological reasons, it is advised to engage in more aerobic exercises. Aerobic exercise can enhance the heart's contractility and conductivity, which has a beneficial effect on improving this type of premature beat.

Can you exercise with premature ventricular contractions?
Whether or not one can exercise with ventricular premature beats depends on the nature of the premature beats and the underlying disease causing them. Premature beats can be seen in healthy individuals and may occur due to instability in the autonomic nervous system. Patients with this type of premature beat can benefit from aerobic exercise, which can enhance cardiac contractility and improve cardiac conduction, aiding in the recovery from premature beats. However, in cases of severe ventricular premature beats caused by organic heart disease, it is necessary to rest and avoid excessive exercise, as overexertion can increase the cardiac load and exacerbate the premature beats. Patients with premature beats should follow the guidance of a doctor and use effective medication for management.