Physicians who exercise to strengthen the body: don’t “squeeze and break the bowl” | Lianxin International Hospital | Myocardial infarction

[The Epoch Times, May 2, 2023](Reported by Epoch Times reporter Xu Naiyi, Taoyuan, Taiwan) The season has entered spring and summer, the climate is changing greatly, and the temperature is gradually rising. Coupled with the unblocking of the epidemic and the promotion of sports, Taiwanese They walked out of the house one after another, enjoying the fun of sweating. Dr. Ye Songfeng from the Department of Critical Care Medicine of Lianxin International Hospital reminds friends who have no exercise habits or have not exercised for a long time, if they want to engage in intense and high-intensity activities, they must carefully evaluate their physical condition and environmental factors of exercise, and gradually increase the intensity in a gradual manner , Be sure to enjoy the fun brought by sports in a safe condition.

A nearly 50-year-old man was invited by a friend to play basketball. About 10 minutes after the start, he suddenly suffered from cardiac arrest and fell into a coma. The staff at the scene immediately performed CPR first aid and contacted the fire brigade to escort him to Lianxin. In the International Hospital, the emergency physician diagnosed myocardial infarction, and the cardiologist performed a cardiac catheterization operation, saving the man’s life in time.

Ye Songfeng of the Department of Critical Care Medicine, who took over the responsibility of nursing, found out that although he was very keen on basketball when he was young, he had not played for more than ten years because of his busy career and family. I am obese, have a smoking habit, and have a history of three highs. I usually only do light exercise by throwing balls with my children. Under the motivation of promoting health, I also want to regain my favorite basketball game, so I was invited by my friends to return to the court again. Embrace and enjoy the joy of running all over the court.

Ye Songfeng is also a basketball enthusiast. He said that if you want to engage in more strenuous activities, such as marathons, mountain climbing, or ball games, you must evaluate your physical condition and pay attention to factors in the exercise environment, such as timing Exercising will be relatively safe in an environment where water is replenished, the environment is ventilated, and the temperature is appropriate. He further emphasized that friends who do not have the habit of exercising or have not exercised for a long time should not rush to reach a certain intensity, but must proceed step by step, especially when engaging in competitive sports such as basketball and badminton. It is easy to fluctuate with the atmosphere on the court, and it is difficult to grasp by yourself, so you must pay special attention.

Ye Songfeng reminded that friends (especially men) who suffer from the three highs (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood lipids), are obese, have smoking habits, and are over 40 years old are all high-risk groups for myocardial infarction. Elevated, virtually also increased the burden on the heart and blood vessels. It is good to want to establish exercise habits and promote physical health, but you must be cautious before engaging in activities, and implement them slowly. Don’t be caught by others, thinking that you can immediately return to the peak state of your youth, and put yourself on the back burner. Dangerous situation.

For friends who have regained their enthusiasm for sports, Ye Songfeng reminds them that, whether it is mountain climbing, long-distance running, or ball games, if you have shortness of breath during the process, and it still cannot be relieved after resting for 3-5 minutes, you should inform your side immediately If you have night sweats and chest tightness at the same time, this is a dangerous warning sign, and you must stop activities immediately, or even seek medical assistance.

In addition to gradually increasing the intensity of activities and improving the body’s adaptability, the most basic requirement is to do a good job in controlling the three heights and weight, Ye Songfeng said. He finally mentioned that after all, exercise is for health, and inappropriate exercise methods are counterproductive and harmful to health, which is really not worth the candle. ◇

Editor in charge: Du Wenqing