Can seasonal infusion prevent cerebrovascular disease? It's really unnecessary! There are risks...

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Every year when the seasons change, many elderly people go to the hospital for infusion. A considerable number of them are patients with cerebrovascular diseases. They have to go to the hospital regularly for infusion every spring and autumn to prevent the onset of cerebrovascular diseases. When asked why they come for infusion, most of them can't tell the reason. Some patients feel dizzy and heavy, while others have no discomfort, but they have heard from others that infusion during the change of seasons can prevent cerebrovascular diseases .

Is this really the case?

analyze

The occurrence of cerebral infarction is the result of the long-term effects of multiple risk factors such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, heart disease, cerebral atherosclerosis, etc. Short-term infusion of some drugs that promote blood circulation, reduce blood viscosity, resist free radicals and resist platelet aggregation cannot solve the fundamental problem.

Domestic and foreign guidelines do not mention the use of infusion to prevent cerebral infarction. In addition, the elderly have organ decline, liver and kidney function decline, and their ability to metabolize drugs is weakened, so the risk of infusion is higher than that of ordinary people. Blindly infusing such drugs without evaluation by a specialist will increase the risk of bleeding.

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Effective measures and precautions

Actively intervene in risk factors, implement comprehensive prevention and control strategies, carry out screening and intervention for high-risk populations, and promote the early prevention and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases.

Manage your blood pressure

Hypertension is the main risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In addition to taking medication on time and monitoring blood pressure daily, you should also reduce sodium intake, quit smoking, and maintain emotional stability.

Manage blood sugar

Diabetic patients can take gradual lifestyle changes to control blood sugar. High or low blood sugar is harmful to the body, and a combination of diet, exercise and drug treatment is required.

Manage blood lipids

Dyslipidemia is an important risk factor for the high incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The shedding of unstable plaques is the most common cause of acute cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, a low-salt, low-fat diet and the rational use of drugs to regulate blood lipids are very important.

Managing atrial fibrillation (AF)

About 1/5 of ischemic strokes are caused by the detachment of emboli caused by atrial fibrillation. For patients with persistent atrial fibrillation or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, it is important to take medication on time, control heart rhythm, go to the hospital for stroke risk assessment, and control it early to reduce the risk.

Manage your lifestyle

For elderly patients with chronic bronchitis, it is recommended to quit smoking; for elderly people who like to play mahjong, it is recommended to learn to control their emotions; for elderly people who like to stay up late, it is recommended to ensure sleep; for elderly people with heavy tastes, it is recommended to limit salt and oil, and increase the intake of fresh vegetables and fruits. If conditions permit, it is recommended to have a physical examination every year to detect and intervene in the risk factors of cerebrovascular disease at an early stage.

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in conclusion

There is no scientific basis for intravenous infusion when the seasons change. In addition to taking medicine on time, eating regularly, getting enough sleep, and maintaining a good mood, the most effective way to prevent cerebrovascular diseases is to detect the precursors of cerebrovascular diseases in a timely manner.

Source: Science Popularization China

Produced by: Chinese Medical Association

Author: Chen Guisheng, Chief Physician, Ningxia Medical University General Hospital

Reviewer: Guo Shubin, Chief Physician, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University

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