LIFE AFTER HEART ATTACK – CARE AND RECOVERY

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 A heart attack is a medical emergency that happens when the flow of oxygen-rich blood into the coronary arteries, which supply to the heart muscle, suddenly becomes blocked, and hence, cannot get oxygen.

Care begins with the food:

Patients who have suffered from a heart attack should follow a strict diet to avoid future occurrences. The overall goal of the suggested diet is to limit sodium, red meat, and saturated fats while focusing on potassium-rich sources like fruits and vegetables, along with fish, lean meats, and plant oils.

Research suggests that a plant-based diet may decrease inflammation and oxidative stress, which contribute to heart failure. Such diets may also prevent heart disease from worsening.

Things to remember while planning your diet:

  • Avoid trans fats and saturated fats because they directly contribute to plaque formation in the arteries.

  • Eat lesser calories. Eating more than the required amount of calories or being overweight can also strain the heart.

  • Limiting sodium intake to under 2,300 mg per day can decrease blood pressure and overall strain in the heart.

  • Fresh fruits and vegetables should be staples in the diet. When fresh produce isn’t available substitute with non-sugar, frozen, or salt-free canned versions 

What should your intake be?

  • Consume fats that come from plant sources, such as olive oil or nuts

  • Lots of fruits and vegetables

  • Lean meats

  • Skinless poultry

  • Nuts, beans, and legumes

  • Fish ( Salmon, Sardines, Trout, Herring, Mackerel)

  • Whole grains

  • Low-fat dairy products

  • Egg (can eat up to 6 per week)

Proper Rest and Physical activities:

Adequate rest and proper physical activity are highly essential for heart patients. This should be part of their daily routine. In many cases, doctors recommend their patients to involve in more physical activities than they did before. Nevertheless, it is understandable that our body might not go our way with being physical as we age. So, consult a proper professional before involving yourself in strenuous activities to prevent overwhelming yourself. Daily walks, mild cycling, Zumba, and other less exertive activities are very safe and healthy options as you age. Proper sleep during the night is very critical for heart patients. If you feel tired during the day, don’t hesitate to take short naps. Heart patients should rest properly and avoid getting too tired.

Rehabilitation:

 Many doctors and other medical professionals run cardiac rehabilitation programs to help patients to recover. They are designated to monitor the patients’ condition and recovery after a heart attack. These programs would be highly beneficial for seniors in helping them learn more about their condition and how to take care of themselves. Rehabilitation programs not only suggest suitable lifestyle changes but also monitor the risk factors of the patients. This prevents any further attacks and also helps for a speedy recovery.

It takes most people 6-8 months to recover after a heart attack. Proper care and lots of love from the beloved ones can help in the quick recovery of heart patients.

These days many aged heart patients feel safer when under professional supervision. Especially, when they are living alone away from their family. This is when senior care facilities like ‘Antara Care homes’ come into the picture.

  • Antara takes care of you as their own.

  • They provide residential care with their accommodation being very senior-friendly. 

  • They have personalized menus to provide you with food that suits your health conditions while also being delicious.

  • They have an inbuilt  24/7 clinic and all-time transportation facilities to nearby hospitals in case of an emergency.

  • They also provide home physiotherapy services.

  • You get to socialize with other seniors in their homes.

This would be the safest and comfortable option for seniors who need assistance.

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