How to treat coronary heart disease?

Written by Zhang Yue Mei
Cardiology
Updated on June 12, 2025
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Coronary heart disease is currently a common and frequently occurring disease in clinical settings, especially due to the unreasonable dietary structure in daily life, resulting in increased blood lipids and arteriosclerosis, which can lead to coronary heart disease. In treating coronary heart disease, the first step should be to control the dietary structure, adopting a low-fat, low-salt, and low-oil diet. At the same time, drugs that regulate and lower blood lipids should be used to reduce arteriosclerosis. Additionally, methods that invigorate the blood, prevent blood viscosity, dilate the coronary arteries, improve myocardial blood supply, and nourish the myocardium are effective treatments that can delay and alleviate the symptoms of coronary heart disease patients. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor based on specific circumstances.)

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What is good for patients with coronary heart disease to eat?

For patients with coronary heart disease, a predominantly vegetarian diet is recommended. The diet should be low in calories, fats, cholesterol, and salt; high in protein, vitamins, and fiber; non-irritating; divided into more frequent, smaller meals; and consist of easily digestible foods. Regular consumption of nutrient-rich, easily digestible foods is advisable, especially those containing high-quality proteins with essential amino acids, B vitamins, and vitamin C. It is important to avoid overeating, restrict salt intake, and remember to include potassium-rich foods. Examples of beneficial foods include beans and their products, potatoes, seaweed, kelp, shiitake mushrooms, other mushrooms, Chinese yam, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, buckwheat, and bananas. Limit the intake of fats and sugar-rich foods, and opt for foods that can reduce blood lipids, such as milk, sheep's milk, soybeans, green beans, peas, lentils, carrots, cauliflower, hawthorn, kelp, fish, onions, and shiitake mushrooms.

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What fruits to eat for coronary heart disease

For patients with coronary heart disease, it is generally recommended to consume seasonal fruits such as hawthorn, apples, kiwis, pineapples, and bananas. Hawthorn contains triterpenoid and flavonoid compounds that can significantly dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Additionally, hawthorn aids digestion and regulates blood lipids and cholesterol levels, benefiting those with coronary heart disease. Research indicates that apples can help prevent the rise of cholesterol and are beneficial against atherosclerosis associated with coronary heart disease. Kiwis are particularly high in vitamins and reportedly help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which is advantageous for preventing atherosclerosis. Pineapples are said to reduce blood lipid release and decrease the incidence of coronary heart disease; however, they can cause "internal heat," so it is advisable for individuals with a phlegm-heat constitution to consume them sparingly. Bananas, rich in carbohydrates and various vitamins, are suitable for people with coronary heart disease, especially those suffering from constipation, as bananas can moisturize the intestines and thus help reduce factors that trigger coronary heart disease.

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What are the symptoms of the early stage of coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease refers to the condition where the coronary arteries undergo arteriosclerotic changes, leading to the narrowing or blockage of the vessel lumen, which in turn causes myocardial ischemia, hypoxia, or necrosis, resulting in a series of heart conditions. Some of the early manifestations of this disease often include chest pain triggered by physical activity or emotional agitation. Sometimes it can also manifest as a feeling of suffocation and pain, which often appears as paroxysmal angina or crushing pain, and may radiate to other areas such as the shoulder, upper arm, and fingers. Resting or taking medications like nitroglycerin can significantly alleviate symptoms. Other possible symptoms include fever, sweating, panic, nausea, vomiting, etc.

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What to do if coronary heart disease causes constipation?

Patients with coronary heart disease should pay attention to bowel movements, as difficulty in defecation can lead to intestinal obstruction. This is especially true for elderly patients with diabetes. Additionally, straining during bowel movements can easily induce angina or even lead to myocardial infarction or sudden death. Patients with constipation should consider the following issues. Firstly, their diet should include high-fiber foods; secondly, appropriate exercise should be undertaken; thirdly, some patients may take laxatives, and currently, there are many laxatives suitable for the elderly available clinically with relatively minor side effects and good efficacy; fourthly, some patients may use enemas for prolonged constipation, but long-term use is not recommended. Besides preventing constipation, patients with coronary heart disease should also maintain a calm demeanor, avoid emotional fluctuations, and prevent overeating or vigorous activity, as these can cause insufficient blood supply to the heart, triggering angina or myocardial infarction. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can people with coronary heart disease eat beef?

Patients with coronary heart disease can appropriately eat some beef in their daily life, as beef is rich in protein content and contains a variety of amino acids, which can provide sufficient nutrients to the human body. Also, its fat and cholesterol content are relatively low, so generally, it would not exacerbate the condition too much. However, the diet for coronary heart disease should generally be light, and it is recommended to balance meat with vegetables, focusing more on vegetables. Additionally, eating beef in the cold winter also has a stomach-warming effect, making it more suitable during that time. In contrast, it might not be suitable in the summer, especially for those with internal heat. Beef is more appropriate for individuals with qi deficiency, shortness of breath, weak body, aching muscles and bones, and those suffering from chronic anemia and dizziness. However, excessive consumption can still increase the burden on patients with coronary heart disease, so it is advised to consume in small amounts and not excessively.