Atrial fibrillation is a relatively common clinical persistent arrhythmia, the heartbeat is fast or slow, and irregular. Although the symptoms of atrial fibrillation are mild, they are very dangerous. Compared with the general population, the incidence of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation is nearly 5 times higher. At present, atrial fibrillation has become the third cardiovascular disease after hypertension and coronary heart disease. So, how can we prevent atrial fibrillation in our daily life?
1. Treatment of underlying diseases
(1) Common causes of atrial fibrillation include: basic heart diseases, such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, rheumatic heart disease, pulmonary heart disease, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, congenital heart disease, etc.; endocrine diseases, such as diabetes.
(2) Active treatment of underlying diseases that may lead to atrial fibrillation.
2. Keep a good attitude
(1) Psycho-neurological factors, which are an important factor leading to atrial fibrillation, and are also very easy to ignore.
(2) Managing emotions and stress is important for atrial fibrillation management. Stress and tension can exacerbate abnormal heartbeats and make the heart more sensitive, possibly triggering atrial fibrillation.
(3) To maintain a good state of mind, avoid violent fluctuations in emotions, learn to control your emotions, and a peaceful mind can reduce the excessive fluctuation of heartbeat.
3. lifestyle attention
(1) Overweight and obesity are independent risk factors for atrial fibrillation. It is estimated that 18% of atrial fibrillation cases could be prevented if everyone reached their ideal weight.
(2) People who drink excessively for a long time have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation. Therefore, it is necessary to abstain from alcohol to prevent atrial fibrillation.
(3) The risk of developing atrial fibrillation in people who are smoking is twice that of those who have never smoked, and smoking cessation can reduce the risk of developing atrial fibrillation.
(4) Limit or avoid long-term use of caffeine-containing substances such as tea, coffee, and cola, so try to quit drinking, smoking, coffee, and strong tea.
(5) Try to avoid taking some over-the-counter medicines for a long time, and use some medicines for cough or cold with caution, because these medicines may contain irritants, which may easily trigger irregular heart rhythms. Before taking these medicines, you should ask your doctor or read the instructions carefully. .
(6) Because insomnia is easy to induce atrial fibrillation, the usual work and rest habits should have a reasonable cycle, and it is best to have a regular sleep time.
4. Regular physical examination
Regular physical examinations, especially ECG examinations, often check your pulse and heart rate, and keep abreast of your own heart rate and rhythm changes, so as to have a good understanding of your physical condition and try to prevent diseases before they occur.
Plus1Health has an ECG recorder that can monitor heart rhythm, screen for atrial fibrillation, and issue ECG reports in a timely manner. It can be remotely monitored at home, easy to carry, and easy to operate. There is also a free app for atrial fibrillation—”AFibCheck“, which can be downloaded and used by searching in the mobile app store, and the operation is simple and convenient.
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