Can someone with myocardial infarction eat watermelon?

Written by Zhang Yue Mei
Cardiology
Updated on September 06, 2024
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Patients with myocardial infarction can eat watermelon. Watermelon is a fruit, which contains a wealth of nutrients, including plant proteins, as well as notable amounts of glucose, sucrose, vitamins, dietary fiber, and minerals, essential for replenishing the human body's nutritional needs and hydration. Patients with myocardial infarction, if they do not have diabetes, may eat watermelon in moderation. However, they should not consume too much to avoid causing gastrointestinal discomfort and consequent distress. In daily life, patients should maintain a light diet and avoid fatty and spicy foods.

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How to self-rescue during a sudden myocardial infarction

If you suspect that you are suffering from acute myocardial infarction, it is necessary to take measures for self-treatment. If there is no one else around, then you should take the following measures for self-treatment. The first thing is to call 120 promptly so that professional emergency medical personnel can come to help. You can clearly tell the emergency personnel your home address, floor, and room number, and also keep your phone line clear to maintain contact. The second point is to take some medications such as aspirin or clopidogrel to inhibit platelets and manage lipid levels. The third aspect, if the chest pain is severe, is to take some fast-acting drugs that relieve myocardial ischemia, such as quick-acting heart-saving pills or musk heart-saving pills.

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Symptoms and warning signs of myocardial infarction

Patients with myocardial infarction often have some precursor symptoms before the onset of a heart attack, including chest tightness, palpitations, irritability, fatigue, and episodes of angina, among which the angina episodes are most characteristic. This angina can manifest as the first occurrence of angina, or as a worsening of previously experienced angina symptoms. It is characterized by more intense chest pain, longer duration, and often occurs without clear triggers. Nitroglycerin taken sublingually does not fully relieve it. These symptoms should be taken seriously, and it is important to promptly visit the cardiology department of a hospital. Through inpatient treatment, the condition can be stabilized, and many patients can avoid an acute myocardial infarction.

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Complications of myocardial infarction

Myocardial infarction is a more serious disease of the heart. Suffering from myocardial infarction can cause significant harm to the body and, in severe cases, can be life-threatening. If not properly treated, it can lead to various complications. The most common complications include arrhythmias, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, rupture of the ventricular wall, papillary muscle rupture, and ventricular septal perforation. Therefore, once a myocardial infarction occurs, it is crucial to actively perform rescue operations and treatments to prevent the occurrence of these complications.

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Is myocardial infarction dangerous?

Myocardial infarction is a very dangerous heart disease. If it occurs and is not treated effectively, serious complications can arise, including cardiogenic shock, mental disorders, and heart failure, which can lead to death in severe cases. Therefore, effective medication must be used for emergency treatment when myocardial infarction occurs. In daily life, to prevent the occurrence of myocardial infarction, one should first control blood pressure, adopt a low-sugar diet, reduce arteriosclerosis, and minimize damage to the coronary arteries to effectively avoid the occurrence of myocardial infarction.

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Heart attack tests

Patients with myocardial infarction require the following comprehensive assessments: 1. Electrocardiogram (ECG). An ECG is an essential test that can reveal specific changes associated with myocardial infarction. 2. Cardiac echocardiography. This imaging test can reflect the activity of the ventricular walls and cardiac function. 3. Laboratory tests, such as complete blood count (CBC). A CBC can show increases in total white blood cell count and C-reactive protein, along with tests for cardiac biomarkers. These cardiac biomarkers help to determine the extent of myocardial infarction. 4. Coronary angiography. Coronary angiography is the gold standard for diagnosing coronary heart disease. Patients with myocardial infarction need an urgent evaluation to determine the degree of narrowing in the coronary arteries, and if necessary, stent placement treatment should be considered.