Can people with coronary heart disease eat durian?

Written by Liu Ying
Cardiology
Updated on April 26, 2025
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Durian contains a rich amount of vitamins and amino acids, which can enhance the immune system. Additionally, durian is rich in various trace elements, such as potassium and zinc. Patients with coronary heart disease can eat durian, but as durian is high in sugar, it should not be consumed in large amounts by these patients. Patients with coronary heart disease should pay attention to adjusting their lifestyles, such as adopting a low-salt, low-fat diet, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol intake, among others. Moreover, these patients should have a reasonable treatment plan formulated by a doctor, take medication as advised by the doctor, and have timely follow-up check-ups. (The use of medication should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Coronary heart disease has no symptoms.

Coronary heart disease refers to the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, leading to ischemia, hypoxia, or even necrosis of myocardial cells, which is a type of heart disease. Its full name should be coronary artery atherosclerotic heart disease, commonly known as coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease can be divided into five types: The first type is occult or asymptomatic coronary heart disease. The second type is angina pectoris, the third type is myocardial infarction, the fourth type is ischemic cardiomyopathy, and the fifth type is sudden death. Among these, patients with occult or asymptomatic coronary heart disease may not have obvious symptoms or any symptoms at all, so a person without symptoms does not necessarily mean they do not have coronary heart disease. Whether a patient has coronary heart disease should still be determined by a specialist based on relevant examinations.

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Is premature beat related to coronary heart disease?

Firstly, there is no direct connection between coronary heart disease and premature contractions. If we must discuss whether ventricular premature beats are related to coronary heart disease, we should mainly consider patients with myocardial ischemia, especially those with active myocardial ischemia. In these cases, premature beats may be somewhat related to coronary heart disease, but these two conditions cannot be directly equated. Since the majority of premature contractions are unrelated to coronary heart disease, these two issues should not be confused or directly equated. It is common to see some elderly people with premature contractions on their ECGs and consider coronary heart disease, but this consideration is not entirely correct. Of course, the occurrence of real premature beats, especially frequent ventricular premature beats, also suggests the possibility of myocardial ischemia. However, a large number of people, even those with obvious real premature beats, do not have significant coronary insufficiency, thus there is no direct relationship between the two.

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How to Provide Emergency Aid for a Heart Attack

The cause of coronary heart disease is the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries, leading to insufficient blood supply to the heart and resulting in symptoms. Therefore, the emergency treatment for a coronary event often involves the use of medications that dilate the coronary arteries to alleviate the symptoms of myocardial ischemia. Commonly used nitrate medications taken sublingually can quickly relieve symptoms of angina. The significance of nitrates lies in their ability to release nitric oxide donors, which can effectively dilate the coronary arteries. This dilation improves blood flow through the coronary arteries and thus corrects symptoms of myocardial ischemia. During an attack, considering sublingual nitrate medication is advisable, provided there is no history of severe hypotension from nitrates, or if there is no hypotension during the attack, under these circumstances, this type of medication can be considered. If any of the above contraindications exist, such as low blood pressure, one might also consider sublingual administration of some traditional Chinese medicine preparations, like emergency pills, which can be used as well.

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Can people with coronary heart disease eat eggs?

Eggs contain rich proteins that are easily digested, absorbed, and utilized by the human body. Eggs also contain a variety of amino acids, including some essential amino acids that the body cannot synthesize on its own and must be ingested through diet. Eggs are beneficial for human growth and development, and patients with coronary heart disease can consume eggs, but they should be mindful of the quantity. Patients with coronary heart disease should adhere to a low-salt, low-fat diet, avoid fatty meats or animal organs, and generally consume fewer foods that are high in cholesterol and fat. Additionally, patients should adjust their lifestyle, follow medical advice, take medications on time, and undergo regular check-ups.

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Does coronary heart disease spread?

Coronary heart disease is not contagious; it is not classified as an infectious disease. It is a type of heart disease caused by atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries. It is a common condition encountered frequently in clinical settings. It occurs due to arteriosclerosis and plaque formation, which leads to narrowing of the arteries, causing ischemia and hypoxia in the heart and resulting in corresponding clinical symptoms.