Regarding the causes of heart disease rate, three highs, obesity, and family genetics have been heard a lot, but in addition to physiological factors, the incidence rate is actually related to specific days?
Some research on the Internet pointed out that the probability of heart attack is higher on Monday. Which one is true and which one is false?
If so, what is the cause?
Immediately let Zhang Zhiyang, a cardiologist at St. Paul's Hospital, dispel the myths for everyone!
One of the culprits of heart attack is high stress and busy work. The incidence rate is nearly 20% higher on Monday!
The European Journal of Epidemiology integrated previous studies on the causes and probability of heart attacks in 2005, and found that adults have a higher probability of having a heart attack on Monday, with an average of 20% higher for males and 20% higher for females. 10% out.
Dr. Cheung explained that after the weekend holidays, he had to return to heavy work on Monday, and it was the first day of the working week, which added a lot of pressure to the "wage earners".
"There is a lot of work to do, and everything seems to be in a hurry, which will increase the index of cortisol, adrenaline, etc., which will cause the heartbeat to speed up and blood pressure to rise, which will put a lot of burden on the heart, and thus (there is a chance) to cause a heart attack. "Monday is not only troubled by "Monday Blue", but also may be at risk of heart attack. The pressure cannot be ignored!
"Happy Friday" excessive drinking, high sugar and high salt diet, lack of rest can lead to heart attack
Even though Monday is a day with a higher risk of heart attack, Dr. Zhang also reminded everyone to pay attention to the work, rest and eating habits on the eve of the weekend.
Many people are used to having dinner with friends on "Happy Friday". After dinner, they will go to the bar to "drink two glasses" to enjoy themselves, sweeping away work pressure and worries, and don't go home until early in the morning.
However, excessive drinking, poor diet and work and rest habits are also one of the factors that induce heart disease, so be careful.
"Eating more high-sugar and high-fat foods, drinking more alcohol, and at the same time only focusing on playing and not having enough rest, these are all high risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, which will increase the risk of heart attack."
Doctor Zhang continued to point out that Monday is not the only day, or a specific day when a heart attack occurs.
A heart attack involves a series of factors. Negative emotions such as stress, changes in eating habits, and even colder weather may increase the pressure on the heart and increase the risk of heart attack. Some days are colder, which will increase the burden on the heart, and the risk of disease is also high."
Regularly check and monitor body index to relax and face "Monday Blue" to reduce heart pressure
In the face of a sudden heart attack, is it impossible to prevent it?
For the first step in preventing cardiovascular diseases, Dr. Zhang believes that the public should increase their awareness of diseases, such as pathogenic factors, high-risk groups, etc., in order to do a good job in health management.
"A heart attack is the sudden embolism of the coronary arteries of the heart, or the narrowing of the blood vessels, which prevents the heart muscle from receiving sufficient blood supply. Therefore, patients who already suffer from coronary heart disease or have three highs are more prone to this situation."
However, even though the body index can reflect the health status, there are still some young patients who appear to be healthy and have more exercise habits, but suddenly die of a heart attack.
Therefore, the best way to prevent diseases is to do regular physical examinations and monitor various indicators, such as three highs, heart rate, etc., and do not ignore any high-risk factors.
"Some patients may suffer from hidden diseases, or suffer from three highs without realizing it. You can do some diagnosis for heart disease, such as static or dynamic electrocardiogram, echocardiography, coronary artery computerized angiography, etc., to understand your own Do you suffer from cardiovascular disease?" Similarly, you should pay more attention to your work and rest, diet and mood. Dr. Zhang encourages all "wage earners" to relax as much as possible when facing "Monday Blue", and face it calmly: "Longevity work and longevity work , don't be too nervous, take it easy!"
*The content of this article is for reference only and cannot replace clinical medical advice. If you have any questions, please consult your doctor.