Modern pharmacology can satisfy virtually any human need. The demand for drugs has always been relevant, but over the past few years the number of people with heart disease has increased dramatically, in connection with this, heart drugs have become especially relevant. It is very important to know which medicines you need to keep at home so that the disease does not take you by surprise.

Often pharmaceutical companies try to sell the most popular product, expensive brands or just promotional products. But, according to statistics, in 95% of cases, these drugs do not give the desired effect or are intended for a different type of disease.

Before buying a medication, it is important to read the instructions, consult with a leading doctor or pharmacy employee, but, in addition to this, you need to know many other aspects.

Where information is provided about drugs

If obvious symptoms appear, expressed by a sharp pain in the heart, spasms or severe tingling, you should immediately consult a doctor.

At the hospital, the doctor will provide a special handbook with precise instructions:

• Composition and chemical formula;
• The principle of the effect of the drug;
• Dosage distribution (for children and adults), optimal and maximum allowable per day;
• How to use it correctly (before meals or after);
• Contraindications and symptoms in case of overdose;
• List of better or cheaper analogues.

The doctor is obliged to conduct a detailed consultation, issue an introductory sheet with all the medicines in alphabetical order, acquaint the patient with potential courses of treatment, compare certain medicines and choose the most effective remedy.

But hospitals do not always provide detailed information and are repelled by the financial capabilities of the patient, trying to prescribe the most expensive drugs.

For reliability, you can contact a paid clinic. They have a detailed price list with all existing species drugs, their description and detailed properties. Specialists in a paid clinic do not show negligence, they always select an accurate and effective course of treatment.

What are the types of cardiac drugs, and what medicines are they?

In addition to standard medicines (Corvalol, Validol, and so on), there are more accurate drugs for the course of treatment and supporting the work of the heart. Below is a table that describes the groups of drugs and their prominent representatives.

This is not a complete list of medicines that are used for heart disease. It is not enough to know just the name and for what symptoms they are used - before taking it, it is necessary to study the instructions in detail and all possible side effects from the use of the drug.

Group	What medications are	What are they for?
Regulate cerebral circulation	Picamilion, Cinnarizine, Eufilin, Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) and so on	Regulate and tone blood vessels, restore impaired blood circulation, saturate the brain tissue with oxygen
Improvement of myocardial blood supply	Nitrates, Nitroglycerin and all its derivatives	Reduce myocardial oxygen demand, improve blood circulation
Drugs for myocardial infarction	Promedol, Tramadol, Analgin	Used only when there is a threat of myocardial infarction or in terms of rehabilitation drugs after its occurrence
With angina pectoris	Verapamil, Amiodarone, Validol, No-shpa, Ticlopidin, Anaprilin, Nerobol, Lipin, Riboxin, Trimetazidine, Riboflavin, Persantin, Eufillin and many of its analogues	They intensify blood supply with oxygen to the myocardium, reduce its need for oxygen, develop resistance of the myocardium to hypoxia ischemia, improve the process of oxygen delivery to the myocardium

For what diseases is the use of cardiac drugs acceptable?

Cardio drugs- an extremely serious thing that can worsen work a healthy heart, strongly affect the vessels and exacerbate diseases that have not yet manifested themselves.

Consider what heart diseases exist:

• Arrhythmia;
• Heart disease (congenital or acquired);
• Ischemic group;
• rheumatic carditis;
• Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat over 120 beats per second);
• Pericarditis;
• Endocarditis and so on.

The list contains the most prominent representatives of their species. There are at least a few dozen heart diseases, but they can develop both in general and individually. Only contacting a medical institution will help to understand what disease the patient is dealing with, and what drugs should be used to eliminate it.

What to take for acute pain in the heart?

If the pain has overtaken unexpectedly and worsens every minute, it is always important to know what to take for first aid emergency:

1. Nitroglycerine(or its equivalents). A fairly common remedy that is sold in any pharmacological institution (pharmacy). In the case of mild pain, it is enough to take two tablets under the tongue until completely resorbed, with especially acute pain - two tablets at once.
2. Less effective, but no less common is considered Validol. Its characteristic property is breath freshening. He will help support the heart for the first time, but it is strictly forbidden to use it all the time (it is highly addictive). At a time, you can take up to two tablets under the tongue, until completely resorbed;
3. With spasms of blood vessels, intramuscular and intravenous solutions will help well Papaverine or No-shpa. They quickly eliminate spasms and prevent them. further development. From the tablet type, you can use Ketanov, which in its composition belongs to spasmalholics.
4. Corvalol(analogue - Korvaldin). A highly recommended drug. Available in the form of drops, which contain phenobarbital. In general, it helps well to eliminate heart pain, but causes a strong dependence on the drug.

If the pain is chronic, you should immediately go to the hospital. After a series of tests and all procedures, the attending physician will prescribe an individual medicine for preventive purposes.

Note: It is recommended to have an examination every quarter a year (every three months).

Nitrates - features of the drug, scope

The most prominent representative of the nitrate group is nitroglycerin. At its core, nitrates are medications with vasodilating properties. The release form is only in tablets, which are taken under the tongue until completely resorbed.

Nitroglycerin is much better than its counterparts, fits perfectly into the budget. Positive qualities are very fast absorption in the body and availability in any pharmacy.

Like any drug, nitrates have their own list of contraindications:

• Not recommended for people with sharp decline blood pressure, passing into fainting;
• It is forbidden to use with glaucoma.

Side effects:

• With frequent use, a severe migraine develops;
• Vomiting, stomach cramps;
• Lowering blood pressure;
• Increased heart rate (the drug is prohibited for use by people suffering from tachycardia).

Pacemakers - what is their purpose and how do they work?

Pacemakers are medications that support and strengthen the cardiovascular system. They are prescribed as part of a preventive rehabilitation system, in some cases - at the birth of a child, when he has severe heart problems.

Release form - injections, tablets. Pacemakers are enriched with all the vitamins necessary for the heart, they are prescribed only in individually and under strict medical supervision.

The main composition of any pacemaker is vitamins E and C, iron and magnesium. They are harmless to any patient, but not worth the risk.

The group of pacemakers includes the following drugs:

• Cardiomagnyl;
• Corvaltab.

Before buying, be sure to consult a doctor to determine the need for preventive measures and possible contraindications.

There is an analogue of pacemakers - cardiotrophic. They serve as a heart tonic and are available in the form vitamins in injections.

Cardioprotectors - protectors of the heart?

The main function of cardioprotectors is to restore and regulate the supply of oxygen to the myocardium.

The most effective cardioprotectors are called:

Many of these drugs are ineffective. For complete prevention, it is recommended to use them for a long time.

Medicines to watch out for:

1. Cocarboxylase- the drug has not passed a number of studies, so far it is in the status of "experimental". Side effects have not been established, possibly severe rejection in people with allergies.
2. Riboxin- an "aqueous" drug that does not have a specific useful property. Increases the synthesis of uric acid, affects the joints. It is extremely dangerous for allergy sufferers - it causes severe redness throughout the body, itching, and an asthmatic reaction.
3. ATP(adenosine triphosphoric acid) - has an extremely low efficiency, acts for several minutes after intravenous administration, then quickly disappears in the body. In a pharmacy, you can often get a fake drug, which, unlike a certified analogue, is completely useless.

Antioxidants and antihypoxants

According to statistics, over the past few years, this group of cardiac drugs has reached the global level and has become the most relevant among young patients (under 50 years old) and in patients with the makings of ischemia.

The effectiveness of the drug is estimated by pharmacological specialists at 10 out of 10.

The drug is actively used by elderly patients with acute manifestation of myocardial ischemia or after several heart attacks.

This group has a wide range of choice of drugs with a single purpose - the elimination of lipid peroxidation processes (abbreviated LPO).

Cardiologists believe that this group of drugs can be used for prophylactic purposes as vitamins or means to eliminate the possible development of myocardial ischemia.

• In order to prevent acute myocardial infarction;
• To eliminate the consequences of strokes;
• Microcirculation disorders in the pathology of arteries and veins.

There are also a number of contraindications:

• It is not recommended to use after pneumonia;
• For children under six or pregnant women;
• In acute renal or hepatic insufficiency.

Potassium and magnesium preparations

A very common remedy, like a "vitamin" for the heart. Potassium and magnesium are trace elements that improve intracellular metabolism and play a key role in regulating heart muscle contractions. The most famous drugs of this type are Panangin and Asparkam.

• With chronic heart failure;
• For the treatment or prevention of tachycardia (helps to reduce the rapid heart rate in tachycardiacs);
• To maintain the heart muscle.

A number of contraindications:

• Serious renal failure;
• Hyperkalemia;
• High blood pressure, weakened cerebral vessels.

Drugs for the treatment of heart failure

With the manifestation of symptoms of cardiac decompensation, drugs from the group of cardiac glycosides are prescribed.

Even taking into account the fact that all drugs are made from plant materials (various herbs), their incorrect use and incorrect dosage calculation can lead to severe intoxication.

Release form: tablets, drops, ampoules. Intravenous use only in an emergency.

The most famous drugs:

• Digoxin;
• Celanide;
• Isolanide;
• Gomfokarpin;
• Erysimin;
• Korglikon.

The main differences between the drugs are the rate of absorption in the body, the duration of the effect, and the excretion from the body. This type of drug stays in the body for long time Therefore, most often the doctor prescribes them complete with diuretics.

Use of combined drugs

Heart diseases develop more and more intensively every year. According to the latest estimates of leading experts in the pharmacological field, the demand for drugs related to the heart has increased by 43%. Diseases began to manifest themselves in young people who are of working age, and working patients cannot always remember that the medicine needs to be taken on time.

Similarly, drug use is arranged in older people - they often do not remember if they took the drug. It is for this purpose that combined groups of cardiac drugs were created. They provide the opportunity to take one tablet a day at any time of the day, but also enhance the effects of active ingredients, which allows you to reduce the level of the required dosage.

The necessary drug will be prescribed by the leading doctor after a full examination and a full series of tests.

The most famous drugs are:

• Walz N;
• Noliprel;
• Duplecore;
• Nebilong AM;
• Prestance.

Combination drugs have a greater health risk than conventional drugs. In pharmacies, they are released strictly by prescription. An overdose of these drugs may worsen the condition of the heart as a whole, open a severe cerebral hemorrhage, increase the likelihood of stroke and heart attack. Be vigilant, do not self-medicate.

How to take medicine correctly?

Often a person, taking a certain drug, can unknowingly harm himself. With the help of the table, it will be shown and considered which drugs are effective exactly as an emergency aid, what form of release exists, how and in what dosage it is correct to take, and what is the daily intake limit.

Name of the drug	Release form	Dosage	Limit per day
Corvalol	Drops	No more than 20 drops per glass of water	No more than two uses
Validol	Pills	1 tablet for an adult (for acute pain 2), half a tablet for a child (whole for acute pain)
Nitroglycerine	Pills	One or two tablets	No more than three applications per day
No-shpa	Tablets, intramuscular injections	One tablet for oral administration, if an injection - one injection intramuscularly	Two to three times a day

The table lists the drugs that must be present in every first aid kit. If the doctor prescribes a medicine that has individual indications and dosage, he is obliged to inform about its correct use, for which disease to take, dosage and all side effects.

What are the side effects?

Each heart drug has its own individual elements, additives, different chemical composition. What works for one patient may not work for another. For these purposes, it is always recommended to consult a doctor or read the instructions for the drug.

Row side effects almost identical and is the following:

1. Severe increase in blood pressure.
2. Dizziness, fainting.
3. Pressure in chest, shortness of breath.
4. Allergic reaction on the body (rash, acne, redness).
5. Nosebleed.
6. Increased eye pressure.
7. Redness in the eyes (destruction of the capillaries of the eyeball).

The above symptoms are typical only in cases where the wrong drug was prescribed, the dosage was incorrectly calculated, or an allergic reaction to certain components of the drug occurred.

How to distinguish an original product from a fake?

High-quality drugs cost a lot of money, but pharmacists can offer a more budget-friendly analogue with the same composition and components. At first glance, everything can meet the requirements, and a gullible buyer will purchase the product. But underground offices have learned to create many analogues of well-known means that do not have any efficiency.

So how to distinguish the original drug from a fake?

1. Pay attention to certification. Who certified the drug, whether it passed the experimental series, by whom and when it was released.
2. Lack of instructions for use. Each manufacturer puts in the packaging with the drug (any form of release) an attachment with brief description, dosage calculation and all necessary information.
3. There is a questionable release date. Heart drugs have a rather limited shelf life (3 to 6 months). In case the date seems suspicious to you, it is better to put aside such a product and look for it in another pharmacy.

Above were listed ordinary ways to identify the difference between the basement product and the original. A counterfeit product can not only be ineffective, but also cause serious damage to the health of the patient.

Why is it dangerous to self-medicate?

The use of incompatible drugs can result in serious complications, including:

Medicines for heart disease should always be on hand, especially in the elderly or patients with acute form a certain disease.

You should never engage in self-prescription of drugs - you can not only worsen cardiac condition, but also exacerbate existing symptoms.

With prolonged pain in the heart, it is worth speeding up the process of visiting hospitals for a detailed analysis of the disease, carrying out preventive measures and (if urgently needed) a full course of rehabilitation.

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The role of the cardiovascular system in the body is key. Due to its normal functioning, oxygen and other substances are supplied to organs and tissues. It is necessary to monitor her condition, regularly do an electrocardiogram and consult with a specialist on strengthening the walls of blood vessels, creating optimal conditions for blood flow and hematopoiesis.

In addition to factors beyond human control (ecology, stress, hereditary and genetic predisposition), nutrition has a significant effect on heart function, which confirmed by research.

A diet for men, women and children suffering from cardiovascular diseases should be prescribed by a specialist individually, depending on the type of disease and the individual characteristics of the body.

Also in the diet should be present certain groups of products that are indispensable for the cardiovascular system. What exactly? This will be discussed below. We will provide you with a list of 27 food options that our heart loves.

1-4: Fruit

Let's start our list with fruits. When choosing fruits, it is important to be guided by the principle of seasonality, since fruits grown out of season often accumulate harmful substances used for growth, leveling the benefits of their consumption. Among the many, the most useful are the following:

1. Bananas

Bananas are a source of potassium, this is the primary reason why they are indispensable for the work of the heart and the condition of blood vessels. Potassium helps lower blood pressure and the likelihood of heart attacks and strokes.

In addition, potassium normalizes the work nervous system and prevents the accumulation of cholesterol plaques.

2. Pomegranate

Pomegranate is one of the most valuable fruits for strengthening and supporting the condition of the heart and blood vessels (proof). Its consumption prevents the development of atherosclerosis, maintaining the level of blood flow and oxygen saturation of the heart.

Pomegranate is not contraindicated for diabetics. In addition to the action on the cardiovascular system, pomegranate has a general strengthening effect, it has a positive effect on the functioning of the brain, central nervous system, and genitourinary system.

3. Lemon

Due to the consumption of lemons, the heart muscle is strengthened and the blood vessels are cleansed.

Lemon is rich

• fiber;
• carotenes;
• pectins;
• ethers;
• potassium;
• vitamin C.

4. Persimmon

Persimmon is rich in potassium, calcium, zinc and iodine.

In its composition:

• carotenes;
• vitamin C;
• vitamins of groups A and B.

Due to the inclusion of persimmon in the diet during the season of its ripening, the walls of blood vessels are strengthened, pressure is normalized, and the symptoms of hypertension are eliminated (proof). Persimmon dilates blood vessels, helps with the symptoms of anemia, strengthens the activity of the heart muscle.

5-10: Vegetables

In addition, by eating tomatoes, the risk of developing coronary disease is reduced, the development of tachycardia and hypertension is prevented due to the normalization of pressure.

7. Bow

Onion has a vasodilating effect. The elements included in the composition of the oil cleanse the vessels, improve cholesterol metabolism.

Also, due to the consumption of onions, blood thinning and normalization of hemoglobin levels occur.

8. Pumpkin

Due to the content of potassium, vitamins of group A, carotenes, the following processes occur when pumpkin is consumed:

1. improves the process of hematopoiesis;
2. pressure normalizes;
3. there is a strengthening and normalization of the work of the heart muscle.

In addition, pepper prevents the development of arrhythmia, normalizing the heart rhythm, has a very high content necessary modern man antioxidants. Black pepper is also useful, and in season - sweet bell peppers.

10. Horseradish

Horseradish is rich in panthenolic acid, riboflavin, carotene, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and copper. .

Due to the consumption of horseradish, the content of dangerous cholesterol decreases, blood pressure normalizes, the heart is saturated with the potassium it needs, reduces the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other diseases.

11-13: Berries

Berries are a natural storehouse of concentrated vitamins. , the following can be distinguished.

11. Cranberry

Due to the content of anthocyanins in cranberries, toxins are removed, cholesterol levels are normalized, heart attacks and strokes are prevented.

Ursolic acid, due to the expansion of venous vessels, helps to improve blood flow, and phenols help strengthen the walls of blood vessels.

12. Kalina

Kalina is an indispensable product for treatment and prevention of hypertension.

Due to its consumption, the level of blood pressure, the cleansing of blood vessels, and the normalization of cholesterol levels are normalized. . This berry also helps to eliminate edema.

13. Grapes

Most - an obstacle to thrombosis. In addition, due to its consumption, vascular permeability is maintained and the activity of the heart is normalized.

Grape helps to increase hemoglobin levels and normalize blood pressure.

14-17: Drinks

In addition to consuming enough water, there are others. For some of them, a prerequisite is moderate consumption.

14. Coffee

Subject to limited inclusion in the diet, and increased vascular tone.

In addition, the beneficial effect of coffee is expressed in the stimulation of the central nervous system and an increase in mood, which also improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system.

With symptoms of hypertension, angina pectoris and tachycardia, experts recommend eliminating coffee from the diet.

15. Red wine

21. Dairy products

. Thus, the inclusion in the diet of one glass of milk a day on a regular basis protects against the risk of a heart attack.

Calcium and potassium included in the composition, also contribute to protection against the occurrence of hypertension and angina pectoris.

Dairy products are better absorbed by children's bodies. For older people, it is better to choose milk with a reduced lactose content - it is better absorbed.

22. Fish

The fat contained in the fish is not deposited in the vessels and strengthens the work of the heart. Most useful wild Pacific salmon:

• chum salmon;
• red salmon;
• coho salmon;
• pink salmon;
• chinook salmon

To increase hemoglobin in the blood, it is most useful to consume sturgeon. See a separate article for more details.

23. Turmeric

Spice yellow color has many beneficial effects. Through consumption, the nervous system. Turmeric also prevents the development of tumors.

In addition, eating turmeric helps reduce the risk of developing hypertension and atherosclerosis. Turmeric is appropriate to add to pilaf and poultry dishes.

24. Kashi

The most is millet. This is facilitated by the high content of potassium in millet porridge. It normalizes cholesterol, cleanses blood vessels and strengthens the heart.

Herculean, rice and oatmeal are also useful. They normalize metabolism and have a general strengthening effect on the body.

25. Olive and linseed oils

Saturated fatty acids contained in the first pressing also strengthen the work of the heart muscle and are not deposited on the walls of blood vessels.

Among other things, due to the consumption of oils, prevention of thrombosis and removal of toxins, also dangerous for the cardiovascular system.

26. Bitter chocolate

27. Pork fat

Let's finish our rating with everyone's favorite fat.

When consumed, the body, including the heart, begins to work for wear and tear. After the end, the effect is opposite - there is an undesirably strong decrease in pressure, blockage of blood vessels.

Salt and sugar

It is not advisable to completely refuse salt. It is essential in small doses. At the same time, in some cardiovascular diseases, its consumption must be minimized or switched to salt, in which sodium is replaced by potassium.

It is better to abandon it completely.

Fatty food

Fatty foods increase the load on the heart and contribute to the deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels, which increases the risk of atherosclerosis.

Not all fat is bad. Basically, the fat in pork (with the exception of bacon), lamb, and also in foods fried in a copious amount of oil is harmful.

You also need to exclude:

• Alcoholic drinks, especially
• Fried meat.
• Fast food.

Conclusion

Thus, everyone is able to protect their cardiovascular system from wear and tear by eliminating harmful products and strengthen and maintain its condition through the inclusion in the diet of strengthening, cleansing and promoting the normal functioning of fruits, vegetables, fish, oils, berries, nuts and other products listed above.

It would not stop suddenly, abruptly, due to illness, long before the onset of old age. Longevity studies different countries show that of all the organs of the body, the heart must be one of the last to fail.

Science has proven that the safety margin can be enough for him for at least 120 years.

In fact, this ingenious pump with its blood supply, nerves, and electrical potential fails before reaching even half of the time programmed by nature.

How to strengthen the heart muscle in the real world, full of temptations, cheeseburgers and cakes, computer games and TV series, beautiful cars? We tried to collect practical advice and present scientific conclusions in plain language.

What are the main "enemies" of the heart will have to fight?

Knowing the enemy by sight, it is easier to deal with him. The most significant factors damaging the myocardium of the heart are:

• accumulation of excess weight;
• high cholesterol (low density lipoprotein);
• hypertension;
• chronic inflammation;
• metabolic disorders;
• stress.

Theoretically, strengthen the heart muscle by switching to healthy life, Just. This means:

• grin rather than get angry when faced with trouble;
• eat an apple rather than an apple pie;
• drinking green tea while watching the news on TV, and not crushing chips;
• in the morning, waiting for the kettle to boil, spend 5 minutes on stretching exercises;
• try to meditate for those few seconds while the computer is booting up.

Let's combine theoretical knowledge with practical actions.

What to do with stored fat?

Bulging bellies and folds at the waist do not just break the figure. These formations have become dangerous due to internal (visceral) fat. It sharply increases the risk of hypertension, thrombosis in the vessels of the heart, reduces the effect of insulin. It is from this type of fat that the liver synthesizes low-density lipoproteins, hormones that stimulate appetite.

Scientists now equate the harm of obesity with exposure to tobacco toxins

An excess in the diet of foods consisting of sugars, starch, white flour, polished rice, potatoes does not contribute to a strengthening effect on the heart muscle.

To protect the heart, you must abandon the following products:

• saturated fat in cream, sour cream, lard, ice cream;
• trans fats in margarine, chips, convenience foods;
• fatty meat;
• culinary products from dough;
• strong coffee;
• loaves of white flour.

Healthy foods that help the heart are:

• zucchini, bananas, apricots, raisins, legumes - rich in potassium (prevent arrhythmias);
• cereals - oatmeal, buckwheat, nuts, seafood, watermelons - contain magnesium, necessary for the contraction of myofibrils;
• cabbage, beets, cottage cheese, algae - contain iodine, which prevents an increase in cholesterol levels;
• sweet peppers, oranges, blackcurrants, raspberries, apples - filled with a complex of vitamins that provide energy synthesis in the cells of the heart muscle;
• vegetable oils will completely replace animal fats;
• fish at least twice a week - helps to delay the process of deposition of atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary vessels;
• green tea, fresh juices, low-fat yogurt - drinks that not only replace coffee, but also strengthen digestion.

It should be borne in mind that one cannot get rid of visceral fat, in combination with physical exercises for six months you can quietly lose up to 10% of accumulations

What gives the fight against cholesterol?

Let's not blame cholesterol for all sins of the heart. This is important plastic material to restore heart cells, replace old ones with young ones. Scientists divided it into fractions and found that low-density lipoproteins are dangerous, and high-density fats are even useful.

In addition to the diet for the heart, which we have already reported, drugs called statins play a significant role. Disputes about their expediency and negative effects led to the recommendation: appoint only in cases where a two-month diet failed to reduce the elevated level of lipoproteins.

The optimal result is obtained with the complex effect of physical training, smoking cessation, proper nutrition.

Hypertension - enemy number 3

Increased pressure causes a strong internal pressure on the walls of blood vessels. It practically “presses” atherosclerotic plaques into a thin inner shell. At the same time, resistance and load on the heart increase, but nutrition worsens.

Strengthening the heart muscle is impossible in conditions of its constant hard work.

Hypertension is called the "silent killer" because it leads to 75% of deaths in acute heart attack and stroke.

If there is even a temporary increase in the level of pressure against the background of unrest, it is necessary to consult a doctor to select the most effective medicines. Currently, there are enough combination drugs that lower blood pressure that can be taken once a day.

In the diet, you will have to limit the amount of salt and hot sauces, liquids. Hypertension is one of the diseases in which doctors not only do not prohibit, but even advise, in addition to drugs, to be treated with folk remedies.

It is necessary to abandon the additional burden on the heart and blood vessels associated with smoking, steam baths.

What kind of inflammation do we encounter all the time?

Inflammation of the heart muscle occurs under the action of microorganisms during infectious diseases. Do not hope that weakness after the flu or SARS will pass without consequences. During this period, an inflammatory reaction occurs in and around the heart cells.
Even with the restoration of good health after a certain period, instead of muscle elements, scars appear on the heart, which means that the contraction mechanism is disrupted. With the localization of foci in the zone of conduction pathways, heart blockades and arrhythmias are possible.

The modern interpretation of the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis emphasizes the primary effect of herpes and influenza viruses on the inner wall of the coronary arteries of the heart. Fat inclusions are deposited only in the shell destroyed by inflammation.

Another option is an abnormal allergic reaction of the vessels in the presence of such chronic diseases:

• bronchial asthma,
• multiple sclerosis,
• Crohn's disease,
• rheumatoid polyarthritis.

It turns out that the following can "start" an allergic reaction in the heart and blood vessels:

• substances secreted by visceral fat;
• oxidized low density lipoproteins;
• stress (through increased synthesis of adrenaline);
• trans fats in foods (prevent the body from producing anti-inflammatory agents);
• lack in the menu of vegetables and fruits containing antioxidants.

This points to the connection of all the “enemies” of the heart we have mentioned and requires a struggle not with one, but with all causes.

Trans fats enter the body with these products

How to avoid metabolic disorders and stress?

Doctors talk about metabolic syndrome, which causes excess insulin levels. Its consequences affect early atherosclerosis, malnutrition of the heart muscle.

Most people are not even aware of their problem because it is difficult to diagnose the disease. We learn about it years later, when there is already damage to the myocardium, heart disease.

The relationship of altered metabolism in the heart with obesity, physical inactivity has been proven. Therefore, in the long term, the fight against excess fat and daily physical training help to solve the problem.

The stress reaction was originally designed to protect a person, to prepare the muscles and heart for an enemy attack. But in the age of "sedentary illness" it turned out to be unnecessary and excessive. With the simultaneous action of other risk factors, stress only increases Negative influence on the heart.

Psychologists do not advise trying to influence a difficult life situation. It is much more useful for the heart to change its attitude to the troubles that have arisen, to try to be distracted by more pleasant things. Having mastered yoga, you can relax in a few seconds.

Heart strengthening exercises do not require much time, they can be performed at home, on the way to work, at lunchtime.

Tips for quietly increasing the physical load on the heart and relieving stress:

• walk to work or park your car away from the office;
• do not use the elevator;
• if you want to chat with colleagues, walk along the corridor;
• feel free to sing along when you hear pleasant music;
• walk in the evening in any weather;
• when watching TV, sit less in a chair, do stretching exercises, tilt to the sides;
• take a contrast shower in the morning and warm in the evening;
• use weekends for cycling, hiking;
• visit the pool and fitness club.

Special Pilates exercises on balls strengthen the heart and blood vessels, burn fat

For those who intend to seriously increase the load on the heart through regular training in fitness centers, the following rules must be followed:

• start not with power, but with static types of load (Pilates, callanetics, Pilates ball);
• control the pulse and well-being, do exercises at your own pace;
• Enough to practice for an hour twice a week;
• after 2-3 months, you can choose the appropriate option for strength exercises;
• you should not combine the days of classes with unloading in the diet;
• do not get carried away with dietary supplements and tonic cocktails;
• before starting regular classes, check the heart with available methods (ECG, ultrasound).

Drugs that help strengthen the heart muscle

There are medicines that allow you to restore metabolism in weakened heart cells, replenish the supply of vitamins and essential electrolytes.

These funds include:

• Riboxin,
• cocarboxylase,
• Asparkam and Panangin.

What folk remedies help the heart?

In nutrition for the heart, it is advised to include:

• honey instead of sugar;
• soothing teas with mint, lemon balm, valerian, hawthorn;
• vegetable juices, for example, cucumber, carrot - to prevent arrhythmias;
• cinnamon;
• raisins and nuts for a snack at work.

Cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg are natural heart "additives"

Medicinal decoctions are prepared in a thermos in the evening or in a water bath. You can drink half a glass before meals. Suitable for this:

• calendula,
• wild garlic,
• lingonberry leaf,
• viburnum berries;
• mistletoe;
• thyme.

Each method imperceptibly reduces the risk of myocardial damage. Overcoming difficulties and giving up habits will return you to preserved health. If you properly nourish and protect the heart, it will give a person a long, energetic life without disease.

Cold feet, hands, numbness, and cramps in the limbs are just some of the symptoms that may indicate circulation problems. When such problems often occur, you can consult a doctor and get tested.

The tendency to eat unhealthy foods and fast food, addiction to alcohol, cigarettes, daily stress and lack of exercise - all these unhealthy habits are detrimental to our heart. Of course, in some people, cardiovascular problems are genetic, but even in this case, it is possible to reduce the risk of diseases.

Learn to breathe properly.

We usually don't realize how important proper breathing is for our health. Paradoxically, the deep is critical to the oxygenation of our cells.

In order to improve blood circulation and general health, let's try to control breathing - take deep breaths, and then exhale slowly.

Take a break from work

Breaks at work as a way to improve blood circulation? This sounds like a paradox. However, if you spend many hours a day in a sitting position, this is a disaster for the organs: first of all, it is harmful to the spine and the cardiovascular system.

Thus, try to be a little distracted from official duties, preferably once an hour to get up from the computer.

Take a contrast shower.

This old way will help improve blood circulation. It consists of an alternating shower - hot (for a few seconds) and cold (for a few seconds) water. As a result, the blood vessels dilate and alternately contract. This method helps to cleanse the blood veins and improves blood circulation.

People with sensitive skin or serious health problems should not exaggerate with a temperature.

Lowering cholesterol and triglycerides.

Too much cholesterol in the blood is one of the major immediate causes of heart disease. We are talking only about the floor cholesterol.

Its source in our diet is some animal products and the saturated fats they contain. Among them, lauric, myristic and palmitic acid, present in lard and milk. Eat more fiber and plant foods.

Do sports.

Physical exercise is one of the cornerstones of health. Lack of physical activity has a bad effect on blood circulation and oxygenation of tissues in our body, and perhaps this main reason this deplorable state.

So, instead of spending time in front of TV screens, take a subscription to gym, or at least go for a walk. This will not only benefit the heart.

Use hot spices.

garlic, ginger, pepper, hot peppers- almost all hot spices are good for the heart. For example, garlic has an anti-atherosclerotic effect, reduces blood viscosity, and improves platelet mobility.

In addition, compounds in garlic inhibit the synthesis of "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides in the liver, helping to raise blood levels of "good" cholesterol.

Other hot spices such as ginger or pepper improve the functioning of the blood and prevent the development of various diseases of civilization.

Do stretching exercises.

Stretching exercises improve blood circulation in the body, which allows better oxygenation and tissue nutrition. This improves blood flow in the muscles, speeds up their recovery after a workout. Stretching is one of the main stages in yoga - a system of physical exercises that almost universally has a beneficial effect on health. According to doctors, yoga prevents the growth of most diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Antioxidants in nutrition.

They include vitamins A, C, E, flavonoids, tannins and other polyphenolic compounds. Antioxidants are found in various types vegetables and fruits. Vegetables should be, as far as possible, in every meal. Fruits should be consumed every day, but in smaller portions than vegetables (2 servings of fruit per day) due to the content of fructose, the excess of which affects the lipid profile and increases triglyceride levels.

Beware of highly processed fried foods, sweets (cookies, candy, chocolate, etc.) as they are high in preservatives, monosodium glutamate, salt, and confectionery is a source of empty calories.

Red wine.

No wonder - since dark grapes contain compounds that have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, a drink made from them will have similar properties. Red wine contains polyphenols, including resveratrol, which protects the heart and blood vessels. It is recommended to drink a glass of wine with dinner or lunch. However, red wine should not be consumed very often because it can affect the liver in a very negative way.

Red grapes.

Red grapes contain the antioxidant resveratrol, which protects against atherosclerosis, blood clots and effectively lowers cholesterol levels. As a result, grapes are a valuable product for the prevention of heart and vascular diseases.

However, its clinical picture practically does not differ from organic pathology, which indicates the presence of coronary heart disease. These conditions can be distinguished by conducting an in-depth examination of the patient, which includes dynamic observation. This will allow you to "catch" the moment of an attack in a patient, and it is at this time that one can judge the trigger factors for the development of angina pectoris.

pathogenesis, mechanism

It is important to understand the mechanism of the effect of stress on the heart, cardiac muscle. When transferring any negative emotions, adrenaline, which is a stress hormone, enters the bloodstream. Its action consists in a sharp rise in blood pressure due to the impact on the vascular walls, which are compressed. This greatly increases the load on this moment transported by the myocardium. With frequent or regular repetition of a stressful situation, it is difficult for the heart muscle to maintain a normal mode of operation, over time, resources run out, overload develops. Because of it, the development of pain begins.

Differential diagnosis of organic angina from psychogenic

It should be noted that the weaker sex is much more susceptible to such a condition as psychogenic angina, and the vast majority of cases are recorded in middle-aged women. Pain sensations often develop after suffering various shocks or against a background of stress. They are characterized by a gradual increase, a change in the intensity of pain. Their duration ranges from several hours to several days with particularly severe stress.

According to the results of numerous studies, thin faces are more susceptible to this form of angina pectoris. But this does not mean at all that fat people protected from this pathology.

It is important to understand that stress and the heart are closely related. One of the most criteria for psychogenic pain is previous stress. Also, pain in the heart after stress cannot be stopped by traditional methods, that is, nitroglycerin preparations. This is considered one of the most important signs that will distinguish the psychogenic nature of the occurrence of angina pectoris.

The criterion for excluding organic pathology is that the pain in no way becomes stronger against the background of physical exertion. And just with ischemic angina pectoris, pain is significantly increased even when walking or during examinations such as a treadmill test or bicycle ergometry.

Another point on which it is possible to exclude coronary heart disease and think in the direction of psychogenic angina pectoris is the fact that if the heart hurts a lot after stress, then the nature of the pain does not change much with age. In organic pathology, on the contrary, it increases significantly over time, the longer the disease proceeds, the stronger it is. The psychogenic nature of the disease means that the symptoms do not worsen without any stress or shock.

The following problems can serve as triggers:

• Depression;
• Sleep disturbance or insomnia;
• The appearance of anxiety;
• The development of neuroses that progress, psychosomatic pathology develops.

In the vast majority of patients treated for neurosis or stress, cardiac symptoms go away on their own, that is, they do not require any treatment. It is extremely rare to find relapses of this pathology.

The main causes of psychogenic angina are:

• Lability of the nervous system with increased nervousness, excitability, irritability;
• feeling of anxiety;
• Prolonged or chronic stress loads;
• Type of nervous system when a person gets hung up on any problems that may not even concern him.

Clinical picture

Stress provokes pain, which is quite specific for the organic pathology of the heart muscle. The most common symptoms you may encounter are:

• severe fatigue;
• The appearance of shortness of breath of a mixed nature, which can develop both in isolation and against the background of tachycardia - rapid heartbeat;
• Pain sensations that can be described as pulling or aching, sometimes stabbing;
• Anxiety, fear, anxiety almost always increase significantly.

The background for the development of a psychogenic angina attack can be severe stress or chronic stress. The electrocardiogram usually does not fix any pathological changes, unless tachycardia is considered as such. But it can be regarded as a variant of the norm, especially if there is a sinus rhythm, and there are also no focal changes. After the provoking factor has been eliminated, the patient's condition returns to normal, the symptoms disappear. It is quite difficult to support a person in such conditions, since chronic nervous overstrain unsettles, can provoke the development of atypical reactions.

The development of psychogenic angina is usually due to such situations that accompany nervous overexertion:

• fears;
• Conflict situations at home, at work;
• Other traumatic moments.

The attack is characterized by the occurrence of physical and mental activity. Therefore, the answer to the question of supporting the heart during stress will be physical activity. It helps to stop the attack. If a person does not have any situations that traumatize the psyche, then such attacks simply do not occur in him.

Diagnostic measures, treatment, prevention

If you experience pain in the heart area, the only right way out of the situation is to contact a specialist. To begin with, the doctor prescribes an electrocardiogram. With the psychogenic nature of pain, this analysis shows a variant of the norm. It is also necessary to consult a cardiologist who will determine the nature of angina pectoris, prescribe the necessary diagnostic measures, treatment procedures, medications, consultations of related specialists if necessary.

Usually psychogenic angina does not require any special treatment. This is due to the fact that nothing threatens the patient's life, while the true, that is, organic pathology, can lead to myocardial infarction. Symptoms of psychogenic angina are much less pronounced than those of ischemic, while periods of remission are characterized by a long course. Seizures may not disturb a very long period of time.

Preventive measures include the elimination of stressful situations. It is necessary to determine the traumatic factor for a person so that it is possible to avoid it altogether or to eliminate its influence on a person as much as possible. It is important to teach your patient to adequately respond to all sorts of troubles, troubles, and also to properly deal with negativity, negative emotions. This will prevent the development of pain in the heart.

• Do not keep emotions inside, give them an outlet. It can be boxing or just screaming into nowhere.
• The interior should contain as many green tones as possible. This color is considered soothing.
• Eat foods containing serotonin - bananas, seafood.
• Nervous tension can be wonderfully eliminated through various activities or hobbies. Good for sports leisure. You can also apply all sorts of oriental techniques - yoga, Chinese gymnastics, wu-shu and many others.

If you failed to eliminate stress, and pain appeared in the region of the heart, then you can take various sedatives based on medicinal plants. You should also visit a psychotherapist for the purpose of conducting psychotherapy sessions.

How to save your heart under stress: 7 simple rules

Today, many of us live in a state of chronic stress - problems at work, then in our personal lives. And the weather often throws up surprises. All this affects primarily the cardiovascular system. Is it possible to protect the body from this negative impact? We talked about this with the doctor of medical sciences, cardiologist Evgeny Averin.

Short-term stress, paradoxically, is good for the body. He brings him to his tone. Heartbeat quickens, blood pressure rises, adrenaline is released into the blood - we are ready for action. Not only the speed of thinking increases, but the immune system is also strengthened. However, if stress is repeated constantly, turning into chronic, the body weakens, which ultimately leads to various diseases: arrhythmias, increased blood pressure, metabolic disorders of microelements and vitamins, endothelial dysfunction (“spoilage” of blood vessels), metabolic changes in the myocardium, the development of diabetes .

The heart of an adult weighs 220-300 grams. It pumps 15,000 liters of blood per day. Under stress, the volume of blood circulation increases by 4-5 times. With chronic nervous tension, the heart is forced to withstand an increased load constantly.

At the same time, in its normal state, it rests more than it works: its contraction is two times shorter than relaxation. Therefore, the higher the frequency heart rate the shorter the rest period. That is why the heart works hard.

Maintaining the body in difficult conditions is quite simple. To do this, you just need to follow certain rules.

1. Do not smoke. Cigarette increases the risk of damage to the myocardium and coronary vessels twice.

2. Do not abuse alcohol.

3. Go in for sports. The heart is a muscle, and it needs training too. Many now lead a sedentary lifestyle. Start moving. At least just walk - at least 1-2 hours a week.

4. Watch your diet. Avoid any fast food. Americans have developed a strategy for stress prevention. The diet must contain dairy products with a fat content of no more than 3.5%, whole grains and cereals, vegetable oils (olive, sunflower, mustard, etc.), fish, chicken, meat low-fat varieties, legumes, fruits and vegetables at least 400 g per day.

5. Take vitamins and minerals. A 30-year study of 190,000 women and 40,000 men found that those who regularly take potassium and magnesium had a 28% lower risk of stroke. They are found in bananas, the daily requirement is 4-6 fruits per day. There are also special preparations that contain only these microelements, such a complex for protecting the heart under stress (magnesium + potassium + B6).

If we talk about psychological capabilities, then you need to cultivate a healthy calmness in yourself. Learn to change your attitude to what is happening. This is important for protecting the body. If we place great hopes on something, then in order to avoid disappointment, we must reduce the effect of expectation. In case of failure, there will be no stress. If it doesn’t work out, train and remember the fox story.

One day the fox came to the garden and saw grapes. Ripe, bulk berries played in the sun and so beckoned her. The dew flowed down the beautiful vine... But the fox understood that a hunter was standing 10 steps from the bush, and if she entered, he would kill her. And she replays the situation, changing her attitude: “What if these beautiful grapes are sour? What if I pluck it, and it has already begun to deteriorate there? It turns around and leaves without stress, alive and contented. This is how your attitude towards life should be.

Learn to relax. For example, do the following exercise in bed before going to bed to clear your head and get a good night's sleep. Close your eyes and imagine that a warm wave is rolling over your feet. Leaves. Then it rolls again - already to the calves. Leaves. And again - this time to the knees. And so gradually the water covers your entire body ... In a few days you will fall asleep with a clear head even after a busy, exciting day. You can also perform the exercise in non-standard conditions, for example, in an airplane seat.

American scientists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rae have compiled a scale of stressful situations associated with life changes. It can be used to calculate how much stress (in points) a person experienced during the year. Test yourself on page 2.

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How to protect your heart during times of stress

Potassium

Why you need it: This trace element is found in all our organs and tissues. It regulates the exchange of water and sodium, participates in the conduction of nerve impulses to the muscles (including the heart muscle - the myocardium), the synthesis of proteins and carbohydrates, energy generation processes, normalizes myocardial contractions, and activates a number of enzymes.

Deficiency symptoms: metabolic disturbances in the myocardium, changes in heart rate, fluctuations in blood pressure, muscle weakness, spasms, depletion of the body's adaptive capabilities, fatigue and decreased performance.

Where to look: potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, pumpkin, currants, bananas, melons, watermelons, oranges, carrots, dried fruits, nuts, oatmeal, buckwheat, fish, milk, beef.

Magnesium

Why you need it: Without magnesium, the normal functioning of the body is impossible! It maintains normal vascular tone and improves myocardial contractility, helps to normalize blood coagulation, lower cholesterol. It calms, reduces the level of anxiety and irritability, increases resistance to stress.

Deficiency symptoms: Feeling of a “coma” in the throat, fluctuations in blood pressure, dizziness, headaches, sleep disturbances, difficulty waking up, feeling of “lack of sleep”.

Where to look: spinach, seeds (pumpkin and sunflower), nuts, oatmeal, millet, brown rice, Rye bread, cabbage, beans, peas, soybeans, bananas.

Vitamin B6

Why you need it: Like other B vitamins, it plays a crucial role in metabolism, contributes to the normal functioning of muscles and the heart, and is also involved in the synthesis of serotonin: which is why it is often called the "hormone of joy."

Deficiency symptoms: fatigue in the muscles even from short-term work, deterioration in sleep, memory, nervousness.

Where to look: sprouted wheat, potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, strawberries, cherries, walnuts, bananas, beans, soybeans, beef and pork liver, fish, egg yolks.

Why should potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6 be taken into the body at the same time?

Each of these three components perfectly complements each other: for example, magnesium promotes the absorption of potassium. And all together they work for one goal - the protection of the heart. “The relevance of the joint use of potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6 is due to the synergy between these substances. Thus, the magnesium ion is vital for the regulation of potassium metabolism and reduces its loss in the urine. Together with potassium, magnesium is involved in the processes of muscle contraction (including the myocardium - the muscles of the heart). Potassium deficiency is always exacerbated by concomitant magnesium deficiency.

Vitamin B6, in turn, improves the absorption of magnesium (and, accordingly, potassium) in the gastrointestinal tract, facilitates the penetration of magnesium and potassium ions into the cell. Secondly, along with magnesium, pyridoxine (vitamin B6) has anti-stress and antidepressant effects,” says Olga Gromova, MD, professor of clinical pharmacology.

The new European complex for protecting the heart under stress "Plus Vitamin B6" Panangin "contains optimal dosages of potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6, which help normalize blood pressure and improve myocardial and vascular tone. In addition, the active ingredients of the complex reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, improve the functioning of the nervous system and reduce anxiety. For adults, it is enough to take 2 tablets 2 times a day with meals for one month.

How to strengthen the heart: factors, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, folk remedies

The incidence of cardiovascular disease in last years not only steadily growing, but also rapidly “younger”. In this regard, the preventive orientation of primary health care doctors continues to be relevant to this day. This is due to the commitment to the principle "it is easier to prevent a disease than to treat its consequences."

In order to know how to strengthen the heart and prevent the development of its diseases, one should be aware of what are the risk factors for their occurrence. In this case, preventive measures aimed at preventing cardiac pathology, coupled with properly selected food products, and in some cases with drugs, will have a beneficial effect on the heart muscle. Otherwise, without eliminating the risk factors that a person can influence on their own, none of the medicinal plants will have the expected effect on the cardiovascular system.

What are the risk factors for heart disease?

In addition to the main causes that can cause the development of a particular cardiac disease (genetic disorders, heart defects, kidney pathology in hypertension, and others), the doctor needs to be aware of the risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases and assess the degree of risk in each individual patient. The patient, for his part, also needs to keep these factors in mind, and do not forget that most of them can be easily corrected, and in their absence, the heart will remain healthy, strong and hardy throughout life.

The main generally accepted factors that can cause adverse effects of cardiac diseases, and, in particular, significantly increase the likelihood of developing acute myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death, include the following:

• Gender and age are directly related to the development of cardiac pathology - most often men over 40 years of age are affected. In this group of patients, special attention should be paid to possible changes in fat (hymercholesterolemia) and carbohydrate metabolism (diabetes).
• An increase in body mass index up to obesity (above 30 kg/m2), especially in combination with increased level cholesterol in the blood (above 5.0 mmol / l) contributes to the deposition of atherosclerotic plaques in the inner wall of the arteries, which is most significant for the aorta and for the coronary (heart-feeding) arteries.
• Diabetes mellitus leads to a negative effect of excess glucose on the vascular intima, which, in combination with atherosclerosis, negatively affects the integrity of the vascular wall from the inside.
• Arterial hypertension is characterized by increased vascular tone, which leads to impaired blood supply. internal organs and to the constant hard work of the heart.
• Bad habits - alcohol and smoking contribute to damage from the inside of the inner lining of blood vessels (intima).

What preventive measures will help strengthen the heart?

Everyone knows that a healthy heart is the key to a long, happy and, importantly, quality life. Qualitative in this case means the existence of a person not only without unpleasant subjective symptoms, but also without the need to depend on daily medication for any heart disease. In order to strengthen the heart muscle and keep it healthy for many years, it is enough to regularly follow a number of simple rules regarding a person’s lifestyle. This is called the prevention of cardiac diseases. Primary prevention is distinguished, aimed at preventing risk factors for heart pathology, as well as secondary, aimed at preventing complications in an already developed disease.

Let's start with the first concept:

So, primary prevention in cardiology, which allows to strengthen the heart, is based on the following components - lifestyle modification, proper and rational nutrition, as well as adequate physical activity. It makes sense to talk about each of them in more detail.

Lifestyle Correction

A person who thinks about his health in general, and about strengthening the heart in particular, should understand that giving up bad habits - the most important aspect in reducing the risk of developing heart disease. So, smoking and alcohol cause an increase in heart rate, or tachycardia, and with constant tachycardia, the human heart experiences an increased need for oxygen, which is delivered to them through the coronary arteries. At the same time, the coronary arteries can already be changed due to atherosclerosis or diabetes mellitus. Therefore, the blood supply and oxygen supply to the heart of a smoker and abusing alcohol suffers, which leads to myocardial ischemia and can sooner or later cause an acute heart attack.

The exclusion of stressful situations in everyday life is of great importance in the improvement of the body. The modern pace of life of people, especially residents of megacities, is often accompanied by a high psycho-emotional load. Hans Selye also proved that stress has an extremely negative effect on the human body. And constant stress, repeated from day to day, leads not only to disruption of the adrenal glands, but also has a direct effect on the activity of the heart and blood vessels due to a significant release of adrenaline and cortisol into the blood, which contribute to an increase in heart rate and, accordingly, tachycardia. First - sinus, and as the weakening of the myocardium and microelement deficiency - more serious forms of arrhythmias. In addition, there is a high risk of developing stress-induced diseases, including diabetes mellitus and some autoimmune processes. That is why, at present, many large companies use rooms for psychological relief and conduct receptions of a full-time psychologist. If the patient does not provide for these activities at work, he should visit a psychologist or psychotherapist to create psychological comfort and maintain mental health.

The organization of the daily routine was not in vain widely promoted back in Soviet time. During sleep, the heart rate slows down and the breathing rate decreases. Skeletal muscles that are at rest during sleep require less blood and oxygen, resulting in an easier work of the heart and less strain on the heart muscle.

Therefore, to strengthen the heart muscle, a person should sleep at least eight hours a day. And athletes involved in physical exercises - even more, to achieve a full recovery of all body systems, incl. heart muscle.

Balanced diet

Proper nutrition should not be confused with heavy, debilitating diets, with which the patient brings himself to severe starvation, and after a short time starts eating everything again. A healthy diet means eating healthy foods that are balanced in terms of the amount of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. At the same time, “harmful” food is excluded, and the food intake should be regular, preferably at the same time, at least four times a day. The last meal is at least 4 hours before the night's rest.

Due to the fact that an excess of "bad" cholesterol is deposited in the walls of blood vessels and leads to the development of atherosclerosis and blockage of their lumen, it is necessary to exclude and limit the following foods:

• fast food products, fast food, and any other high in animal fat, sugar and high glycemic index,
• fatty meats,
• Fried dishes, fried in lard, butter,
• Salinity, smoked products, spices,
• Confectionery,
• The consumption of egg yolks is limited to 2-4 per week.

Food items such as:

• Dairy and dairy products moderate fat, cottage cheese,
• Cereals and cereal products (unboiled and crumbly cereals, bran, wholemeal bread),
• Lean meat and fish cooked in boiled, baked or steamed form,
• Vegetables and fruits in raw, stewed or baked form,
• Egg white,
• From sweets, the use of candied fruits, dried fruits, low-fat soufflé is acceptable.

Regarding patients with a predisposition to cardiac diseases or with an existing pathology, we should separately mention the restriction of daily salt intake (no more than 5 grams) and the amount of fluid you drink (no more than 1.5-2 liters).

Of course, it will be quite difficult for many patients to immediately give up their usual diet when they want to eat more satisfying and larger foods. But it is still necessary to rebuild, because, even despite the absence of symptoms from the heart, the patient himself forms in his body a predisposition to cardiac pathology. For example, patients with diabetes have long been taught to think that diabetes is not a disease, but a way of life. It should also be the case for patients seeking to keep their heart healthy - they should clearly understand that lifestyle correction comes down to properly organizing their daily routine and comparing it with regular meals at the same time. Moreover, the food should be not only healthy and healthy, but also varied and tasty, otherwise such events will be perceived by the patient as a painful diet.

What foods are the most beneficial for the cardiovascular system?

1. Nuts. This product contains a balanced amount of vitamins and microelements that allow you to strengthen not only the heart and blood vessels, but the whole body as a whole. The first place is firmly occupied by walnuts, the second in terms of the content of omega-polyunsaturated fatty acids, which contribute to the normalization of cholesterol metabolism, is almonds. With caution, people with an allergic predisposition should use nuts.
2. Berries and fruits. Most useful for the heart are pomegranate, apples, grapefruit, strawberries, currants, raspberries, cherries, cherries and rose hips. The beneficial effect of the juice and fruits of these plants is due to the high content of vitamins, potassium, magnesium and iron in them.
3. Lean meats and fish (cod, tuna, sardine, veal, turkey) are rich in protein and B vitamins. oily fish"noble breeds", in particular, the salmon family, in turn, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which contribute to better absorption of the so-called. "good cholesterol" (HDL) and excretion of "bad cholesterol" (LDL).
4. Vegetables. Avocados and, for example, pumpkin seeds are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids. In turn, an excess of "bad" cholesterol can be leveled within a few months from the start of a balanced diet. Onions, garlic and broccoli contain trace elements that contribute to the normalization of vascular tone (lowering high blood pressure), as well as the proper contraction of muscle tissue cells.
5. Cereal and grain products. Oats, buckwheat, wheat, rice, wholemeal bread are a storehouse of valuable B vitamins necessary for the normal functioning of all internal organs, including the heart.

Video: Channel 1 about foods that are good for the heart

Physical activity

Physical activity for a healthy person should be moderate, especially if a person has not previously been involved in sports or physical education, and suddenly decided to start doing it. The heart must be subjected to a feasible load. It is enough to start with a little exercise in the morning. Then add light jogging, swimming in the pool, playing sports. As a base for the exercise, it is recommended to perform the following: squats, swings with arms and legs, side bends, push-ups, abdominal exercises, stretching.

As best example beginners who begin to actively engage in sports for beginners without cardiac pathology can be recommended aerobic so-called. cardio loads in reasonable quantities. With an increase in training time based on endurance, heart rate and well-being. Elliptical trainers, jogging, on the track are best suited for this. It is important that for effective workout you need to choose not extreme loads, but longer ones, but “feasible”. In this case, the pulse should be in the “aerobic zone” - best of all between [(190 beats / min) minus (age, years)] and [(150 beats / min) minus (age, years)]. Those. for a 30-year-old person, an effective and relatively safe zone for strengthening the heart muscle is from 120 to 160 beats per minute. (It is best to take lower-middle values, i.e. beats / min, especially with insufficient fitness).

People with a healthy heart who are already professionally engaged or doing regular exercises in fitness centers or gyms should draw up an exercise program individually with the help of a trainer, and increase it in doses and gradually.

As for the activation of a patient with already existing cardiovascular diseases, it should be carried out only after consulting a physiotherapy doctor.

Video: examples of gymnastic exercises to strengthen the heart

Video: Example of Opinion/Practical Experience on Athlete's Heart Training

Does it make sense to take pills?

Medications for primary prevention, that is, to affect a healthy heart, are in principle not required. However, according to the doctor's prescription, patients with existing chronic diseases of other organs (bronchial asthma, diabetes, pyelonephritis) it is possible to recommend the intake of trace elements - potassium and magnesium, which are contained in the preparations asparkam, magnevist, magnerot, panangin, magnelis forte, etc.

A healthy person should not lean on drugs, a full-fledged diet and preventive courses of taking ordinary vitamins twice a year are enough (the Alphabet line, Undevit, Complivit, etc.).

In case of insufficient intake of substances necessary for work, maintenance of health and regeneration of the heart muscle with food (for example, amino acids), such conditions can be corrected by prescribing dietary supplements, sports and special nutrition. However the best option Get everything you need from a balanced diet.

In any case, the optimal solution for healthy people those who want to "strengthen the heart" with the help of vitamins, mineral supplements and dietary supplements - an individual consultation with a cardiologist and laboratory determination of the level of microelements in the blood, followed by the appointment of the necessary substances, best of all - not in tablets, but in the form of supplementing the diet with products rich in them.

Video: An example of an opinion on the use of more serious cardiac drugs by athletes

But certain drugs for secondary prevention, that is, for people with existing heart disease or with a aggravated premorbid background (obesity, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, heart defects, cardiomyopathy), are often required. So, in patients with hyperlipidemia (hypercholesterolemia), even without clinical manifestations, it is mandatory to take statins (! in case if half a year it was not possible to correct the level of cholesterol in the blood only with the help of a diet).

In patients with ischemia, it is mandatory to take nitrates and beta-blockers (bisoprolol) in order to reduce the frequency of pain attacks and reduce the risk of sudden death from cardiac causes. Patients with hypertension must take ACE inhibitors (enalapril) or sartans (losartan) for organoprotective purposes, because these drugs protect the heart itself, blood vessels from the inside, kidneys, retina and brain from the negative effects of high blood pressure.

How to strengthen the heart with folk remedies?

The following are some of the means to strengthen the heart muscle and vascular wall, known to people many decades ago. Belief in their effectiveness is a personal matter for everyone. It is important that patients with existing pathology or those at risk combine folk methods with the treatment prescribed by the doctor, and with his knowledge.

Recipe 1st. Peel and scroll five heads of garlic, mix with the juice of ten lemons and five hundred grams of honey. Take 4-5 teaspoons daily for about a month. (It is believed that such a mixture helps to remove excess bad cholesterol, including already deposited in the arteries).

Recipe 2. Flowers of calendula (marigold) in crushed form, pour a glass of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, strain and bring the volume to one glass. Take half a cup twice a day for about two weeks.

Recipe 3rd. 4 tbsp. spoons of onion juice mixed with 4 tbsp. spoons of honey. Take 2 tbsp. l. x 4 times a day - 1 month. Prepare a new mixture daily. (This mixture, like the previous one, has a tonic effect).

Recipe 4 (with the "stressful" nature of hypertension). The so-called "talker" - buy at a pharmacy or cook it yourself alcohol tinctures hawthorn, peony evasive, valerian, motherwort and corvalol, mix in a larger container and take 15 drops x 3 times a day for a month, and subsequently in stressful situations.

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Medicinal plant use and use folk recipes both for the purpose of prevention and for the purpose of treatment, should be carried out with extreme caution. Unlike pharmaceuticals, which are tested in multicentre trials, the effect of plants on the human body has been little studied. In most cases, no one can isolate the active substance from the plant and study its absorption, distribution to organs and excretion. That is why the uncontrolled intake of various herbs, infusions, and decoctions without the knowledge of the attending physician can do more harm than good.

Vitamins for the heart and blood vessels: a list of drugs

Sedentary lifestyle, frequent stress, bad habits, malnutrition, irregular working hours - this is how the life of many people looks now. Such loads cannot but affect the health of the cardiovascular system, and the number of patients treated by cardiologists is steadily growing. The sad fact is also noted that among them there are more and more young people, teenagers and children.

To cope with this problem and minimize the negative impact on the heart and blood vessels is possible not only by following the rules healthy lifestyle of life and regular monitoring by a doctor, but also with the help of periodic intake of vitamins and trace elements that can significantly support the cardiovascular system. A therapist or cardiologist will help you choose such a vitamin-mineral complex, which will take into account your individual characteristics: age, weight and health status. In our article, we will introduce you to those vitamins, minerals and preparations based on them that are able to restore and maintain the heart and blood vessels.

What vitamins are good for the heart and blood vessels?

The list of vitamins that strengthen the heart and blood vessels includes:

1. Vitamin C (or ascorbic acid) - is able to accelerate all metabolic processes, strengthens the myocardium and vascular walls, prevents excessive formation of cholesterol.
2. Vitamin A (or retinol) - prevents the development of atherosclerotic processes on the walls of blood vessels and improves metabolic processes.
3. Vitamin E (tocopherol) - is an antioxidant and prevents fat oxidation. This effect protects the tissues of blood vessels and the heart from damage.
4. Vitamin P (rutin) - strengthens the walls of arteries and prevents excessive bleeding.
5. Vitamin F (a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids: linoleic, arachidonic and linolenic acid) - strengthen heart tissues, prevent the appearance of cholesterol plaques and blood clots on the inner layer of the arteries.
6. Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like substance synthesized in the liver, necessary for energy, prevents myocardial infarction, arrhythmias and premature aging.
7. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - after entering the body, it turns into cocarboxylase, which is necessary to stimulate heart contractions.
8. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) - normalizes lipid metabolism and promotes the breakdown and removal of excess cholesterol.

What trace elements are good for the heart and blood vessels?

The list of trace elements that strengthen the heart and blood vessels includes:

1. Magnesium - provides a balance of potassium and sodium, stabilizes blood pressure, improves metabolism in the myocardium and prevents the formation of blood clots.
2. Calcium - strengthens the walls of blood vessels and normalizes contractions of the heart muscle. For better absorption, take with vitamin D.
3. Potassium - provides high-quality conduction of the nerve impulse necessary for myocardial contraction along the nerve fiber.
4. Phosphorus is a building material for cell membranes and ensures the transmission of nerve impulses and myocardial contraction.
5. Selenium - destroys free radicals that damage the walls of blood vessels and heart tissue, and promotes better absorption of other vitamins and minerals.

Who should first take vitamin and mineral preparations for the heart and blood vessels?

Most people begin to think about the health of the heart and blood vessels and their support only when they are diagnosed with some kind of disease. It is known that the prevention of cardiovascular pathologies can not only protect against the progression of the disease, but also prevent its occurrence.

Cardiologists distinguish such groups of people who are shown to take vitamin-mineral complexes for the heart and blood vessels:

• patients with pathologies of the vessels of the head or lower extremities;
• patients who have suffered severe cardiovascular diseases;
• people over 35;
• athletes;
• people working in hazardous industries or engaged in heavy physical labor;
• children and adolescents (according to indications).

If you belong to one of the above groups, then you should contact a general practitioner or cardiologist who will select the drug you need. Taking into account your individual characteristics, the doctor will be able to prescribe a dose, advise at what time of the year it is better to take a course of vitamin therapy, determine the duration and frequency of administration.

The most effective and popular vitamin-mineral complexes for the heart and blood vessels

Today on the shelves of pharmacies you can find a lot of vitamin preparations for the cardiovascular system. Some of them include minerals and various natural ingredients (rose hip, ginger, hawthorn, ginkgo biloba, mint, L-cysteine, etc.). Consider the most effective and popular of them.

Askorutin

The composition of this drug includes vitamin C and rutin. Its reception helps to reduce the fragility and permeability of capillaries, strengthens the vascular walls, eliminates their inflammation and swelling. Askorutin has an antioxidant and radioprotective effect, contributes to the normalization of carbohydrate metabolism, accelerates tissue regeneration and increases resistance to external adverse factors.

Asparkam

The composition of this drug includes potassium aspartate and magnesium aspartate, which support the work of the heart, restore electrolyte balance and have an antiarrhythmic effect. It can be used not only as a vitamin supplement, but also as a complete medicine with arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, digitalis intoxication and heart failure. In addition to a beneficial effect on the heart, Asparkam improves digestion and enhances the contractility of skeletal muscles.

BAD Hawthorn forte

This food additive includes hawthorn (fruits and flower extract), magnesium aspartate and potassium aspartate, which contribute to the normalization of heart rate, lower blood pressure and have a tonic and mild sedative effect. Rutin, hyperoside and quercetin contained in hawthorn heal capillaries, eliminate inflammation of the vascular walls, fight viruses and protect blood vessels from adverse factors. Vitexin, which is part of the drug, eliminates spasms and normalizes myocardial function by activating its enzymes.

Vitrum Cardio

This vitamin-mineral complex contains a complex of vitamins A, E, D3, C, B1, B12, B6, B2, pantothenic and folic acid, nicotinamide, selenium, chromium, soy lecithin, beta-sieve sterol, zinc, psyllium seeds, oat bran and fish oil. The drug is used to prevent the development of coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis, is prescribed during rehabilitation after a stroke and myocardial infarction. Vitrum Cardio normalizes lipid metabolism and helps to normalize the level of triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood.

Will send

The composition of this drug includes vitamins B1, B2 and B6, potassium and magnesium aspartate, rose hips, hawthorn flowers and ginkgo biloba extract. These components strengthen the vascular walls, normalize blood circulation, restore the myocardium and improve its contractility. The drug is able to slow down atherosclerotic processes in the coronary vessels and prevents the development of heart attacks.

Cardio Forte

The composition of this vitamin-mineral complex includes vitamins C, B6, B12, E, folic acid and beta-carotene, magnesium, lycopene, hawthorn and valerian extracts, polyunsaturated fatty acids, L-arginine, L-taurine, potassium, and cinnamon. Cardio Forte is used for the treatment and prevention of neurocirculatory dystonia of the cardiac or hypertensive type, arterial hypertension and other pathologies of the heart and blood vessels. Also, the drug can be prescribed to people who are at risk for the development of diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Doppelgerz Cardiovital

The composition of this drug includes an extract of leaves and flowers of hawthorn, which has antispasmodic, cardiotonic and sedative effects. Taking Doppelgerz Cardiovital provides selective expansion of the blood vessels of the head and heart, contributes to the normalization of blood pressure and normalizes venous pressure. The drug is used as part of the complex therapy of heart failure I-II degree.

CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10)

The composition of this unique preparation includes coenzyme Q10, which promotes the production and accumulation of energy in cells. Taking CoQ10 provides an increase in immunity and the normalization of the work of the heart and blood vessels. The drug is used for the treatment and prevention of hypertension, heart failure, myocarditis and myocardial dystrophy. Coenzyme Q10 helps lower blood pressure, normalizes blood circulation, has a positive effect on brain function and provides the entire body with the necessary energy.

Cardiohealth

The composition of this drug includes vitamins A, C (in four forms), E, ​​B12, folic acid, potassium, selenium, zinc, magnesium, niacin, coenzyme Q10, L-carnitine, garlic, ginkgo biloba, white willow and hawthorn. Taking Cardiohealth helps to stabilize metabolism, reduce the level of prothrombin and cholesterol, strengthen the vascular walls, restore their elasticity, prevent the formation of atherosclerotic changes, improve the functioning of the nervous system and normalize blood circulation. The drug has anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating, hypotensive and choleretic effects.

Synchron-7

Formulated with seven natural forms of vitamin C, grapefruit pectin, bioflavonoids and dietary indoles. Synchron-7 is successfully used by cardiologists for the treatment of severe atherosclerosis, some heart defects and myocarditis. Also, the drug can be prescribed to normalize the level of cholesterol in the blood, maintain immunity, eliminate hormonal imbalances, accelerate tissue regeneration and to maintain mental and physical activity during intense exercise.

There are many more multivitamin preparations for the heart and blood vessels. In this article, we introduced you to only some of them and described their main properties. Which one will be the best for you? The answer to this question can be obtained by consulting a doctor, because each drug has its own number of indications and contraindications. Remember this and be healthy!

2 COMMENTS

I just don’t understand one thing, why is there as many as 7 types of vitamin C in one of the preparations? It is also inundated in our usual food, if the diet is balanced, why else should there be so much vitamin C in the form of supplements? I understand when there are microelements or cardiac glycosides in the preparations for the heart (the same well-known hawthorn, less well-known adonis and jaundice, plus camphor, for example, as in cardiovalene), but a horse dose of vitamin C ...

Hawthorn is not suitable for all hearts. It gives me arrhythmias. Also, you have to listen to your body.