China has about 10 million heart failure patients, and may have become the country with the largest heart failure patient group in the world. Experts summarized seven early warning signs of heart failure.
signal 1 – it’s hard to fall asleep
Up to half of heart failure patients experience central sleep apnea, which is caused by the brain’s inability to give instructions to respiratory muscles during sleep. This disease interrupts normal breathing and prevents oxygen supply to the brain. It will make the brain quickly wake up the patient from deep sleep and wake the patient up. This feeling usually disappears after sitting up for a few minutes.
signal 2 – feeling low
Patients with heart failure suffer from depression 2-3 times more than normal people! This mainly stems from their worry about their own health, worry about dragging down their families, and suffer from heart failure symptoms all day long. I suggest to communicate with doctors more. Research shows that regular and soothing physical exercise is not only good for the heart, but also makes patients more positive.
signal 3 – uncontrollable cough
Heart failure is often accompanied by persistent cough and asthma, which is another result of fluid accumulation in the lungs. The aggravation of cough and asthma is usually a manifestation of aggravation of heart failure, and also a warning for patients to seek medical treatment in time.
signal 4 – add another pillow to sleep.
When patients with heart failure lie down, they will feel difficult to breathe because of the accumulation of fluid in their lungs. In order to alleviate this situation, it is recommended to add an additional pillow to support the body to a relatively vertical position, which is conducive to breathing and makes the patient feel comfortable.
signal 5 – want to wear gloves in the house too
Patients with heart failure will feel cold all over and cold hands and feet. This is because most of the available blood in their bodies flows to the brain and other important organs. Wearing warmer clothes, short walks and regular massage can promote blood circulation.
signal 6 – I can’t even walk my dog.
Shortness of breath and poor physical strength are two common symptoms of heart failure. Many patients become out of breath after just a few minutes of activity. This is due to the reduced function of the heart, which reduces the blood flow to muscles and tissues. For many patients with heart failure, soothing physical exercise is beneficial and can strengthen the vitality of the heart.
signal 7 – the shoes don’t fit.
Swelling of the feet and ankles is also a common symptom of heart failure. This is caused by fluid accumulation caused by heart failure and renal dysfunction. Generally, at this time, lying on your back for a while can relieve stress. For continuous swelling or inexplicable weight increase (1-2 kg in 24 hours), you need to seek medical attention in time.
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