Information About Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Is A Term That Doctors Use To Describe Patients Who Have Congestive Heart Failure Due To Coronary Artery Disease.
Causes of Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)
- Results When The Arteries Those Bring Blood And Oxygen To The Heart Are Blocked. There May Be A Build-Up Of Cholesterol And Other Substances, Called Plaque, In The Arteries That Bring Oxygen To Heart Muscle Tissue.
Do’s And Don’ts of Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)
- Avoid Getting Heart Disease. Stop Smoking, Eat A Healthy Diet, Maintain A Healthy Weight, Exercise As Much As Possible, And Avoid Excessive Drinking.
Signs & Symptoms of Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)
- Chest Pain – Under The Chest Bone
- May Move (Radiate) To The Neck, Jaw, Back, Shoulder, Arm
- May Feel Tight, Pressure, Crushing, Squeezing
- May Or May Not Be Relieved By Rest
- Sensation Of Feeling The Heart Beat (Palpitations)
- Irregular Or Rapid Pulse
- Shortness Of Breath, Especially With Activity
- Shortness Of Breath That Occurs After Lying Down For A While
- Cough
- Fatigue, Weakness, Faintness
- Decreased Alertness Or Concentration
- Decreased Urine Output
- Excessive Urination At Night
- Overall Swelling
- Breathing Difficulty When Lying Down
Medical Advice for Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)
- See A Doctor If You Have Symptoms That May Be Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, Or If Chest Pain Is Present And Not Relieved By Rest
Risk Factors of Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)
- Personal Or Family History Of Heart Attack, Angina, Unstable Angina, Atherosclerosis, Or Other Coronary Artery Diseases
- High Blood Pressure
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- High Fat Diet
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
Treatment for Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)
- Medications
- Surgery
- A Heart Transplant May Be Recommended For Patients Who Have Failed All The Standard Treatments And Still Have Very Severe Symptoms.
Self Care of Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)
- Reduce Weight If You Are Overweight
- Consult A Nutritionist Or Dietician For Detail Personalized Diet Advice
Dietary Advice for Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)
Restrict
- Use Less Oil For Preparing Food.
- Use Half Litre Of Oil Per Person Per Month
- Use Two Types Of Oils For Cooking Instead Of Using Single Oil E.G. Groundnut Oil And Soyabean Oil
- Avoid Extra Salt, In The Form Of Pickles, Papad Etc.
- Reduce Mutton Intake
- Avoid Full Fat Milk, Cream Etc.
- Avoid Organ Meats Like Brain, Kidney, Liver, Heart
- Avoid Crabs And Prawns
Take More Of
- Take More Of Vegetable, Fruits In Your Diet
- Use 2 Pearls Of Raw Garlic Everyday Or Use More Garlic In Cooking
- If You Are Non Vegetarian, Fish Is Good For Health, Should Be Consumed Twice A Week
- Chicken Can Be Consumed Once Or Twice A Week In Limited Quantities
- Take White Of An Egg Than Whole Egg.
- Take Toned Milk Or Skimmed Milk
Investigations of Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)
- Mri, Ecg, Echocardiogram
