What should I pay attention to in preventing myocardial infarction in summer?

It is very important to prevent myocardial infarction (MI) in summer, especially because hot weather may increase the burden on the heart. The following are some key points that should be paid attention to in preventing myocardial infarction in summer:

Watch out for chest tightness symptoms: In hot weather, if you feel chest tightness, don't delay, because about 30% to 40% patients with myocardial infarction will have premonitory symptoms such as palpitation, chest tightness, chest pain and fatigue 3 to 7 days before onset.

Appropriate hydration: drink plenty of water in summer to avoid dehydration caused by excessive sweating, but at the same time, pay attention to drinking too fast to avoid increasing the burden on the heart. Avoid drinking a lot of cold drinks immediately after exercise.

Light diet: adopt the way of eating less and eating more meals. Diet should be light, choose low-fat and digestible foods to reduce the burden on the heart.

Avoid overwork: reduce heavy physical labor and excessive physical activity in high temperature weather to avoid heart overload.

Regular work and rest: ensure adequate night sleep and try to arrange lunch breaks, especially for people at high risk of cardiovascular disease, which can help the heart rest.

Control indoor temperature: use air conditioner or other cooling equipment to keep the indoor temperature suitable and avoid long-term exposure to high temperature.

Monitoring blood pressure and heart rate: For people with a history of heart disease, monitor blood pressure and heart rate regularly to find abnormalities in time.

Psychological adjustment: psychological factors in summer may also affect heart health, maintain a good attitude and avoid excessive emotional fluctuations.

Quit smoking and limit alcohol: Smoking and excessive drinking are important risk factors for myocardial infarction and should be avoided in summer.

Take medicine according to the doctor's advice: If you have a history of heart disease, you should take the medicine prescribed by the doctor on time, and don't stop taking the medicine or change the dosage at will.

Through the above measures, the risk of myocardial infarction in summer can be reduced to some extent. If you feel unwell, you should seek medical advice promptly.