In myocardial insufficiency, cardiac glycosides are used, having a positive inotropic effect – they reduce the force of myocardial contraction.
The negative chromotropic effect prolongs the phase between contractions and reduces the heart rate.
Products containing saturated fatty acids and excess alcohol.
It is beneficial to eat large amounts of fish, especially fatty fish: salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines.
They contain omega 3 fatty acids, which contribute to:
- reducing the risk of coronary heart disease
- reducing triglyceride levels
- increased fibrinolytic activity
- blockade of platelet aggregation
Arterial hypertension is one of the risk factors for coronary heart disease.
Support with natural raw materials that help alleviate symptoms and maintain proper heart function is beneficial and it is recommended to include them in the daily diet.
Motherwort herb
Motherwort infusion recommended for cardiovascular diseases with symptoms including: heartbeat, rapid fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath.
Its composition contains, among others: pyrrolidine alkaloids and glycosidedi-terpene, saponins, alkaloidstachydrine, marubin,
Herbal mixture
Herbapol Cardiosan
Hawthorn flower
The composition of hawthorn contains, among others: phytosterols, phenolic acids, amines, pectins, vitamin C, tannins.
It is recommended to prepare and drink hawthorn inflorescence tincture and infusion.
Preparations that contain hawthorn
Raw materials containing cardiac glycosides
Lily of the valley herb has in its composition cardenolide glycosides (convalatoxol, convaloside, convalotoxin), essential oil, flavonoids, citric acid, malic acid, chelidonic acid, acetin-2-carboxylic acid – having a relaxing effect and increasing the force of heart muscle contraction.
Preparations containing lily of the valley herband
- Phytocard (lily of the valley tincture)
- NEOCARDINA drops
Mistletoe herb containing in the composition flavonoids (including quercetin derivatives), oleanolic acids, dilates blood vessels, lowers blood pressure.
Preparations
- Intractum Visci albi, mistletoe extract
- VENOFORTON
Strophanthus seeds
Preparations based on seed extracts are used in the treatment of heart diseases. The seeds contain a complex of cardenolide heterosides, dominated by strophanthidin.
Based on herbal raw materials with medicinal properties, ready-made preparations available in pharmacies are produced and used internally in the treatment of coronary heart disease.
Cholesterol too high
Cholesterol is found in both blood and bile. Too much of it causes the formation of atherosclerotic deposits, narrowing blood vessels. Good cholesterol is necessary for the production of HDL hormones.
Bad cholesterol, on the other hand, accumulates in the arteries, creating atherosclerotic plaque.
Linolenic acid from the omega 3 group serves in the prevention of chronic diseases such as heart diseases.
Oils containing polyunsaturated fatty acids
- soy
- linen
- from borage seeds
- from cotton seeds
- with avocado
- from evening primrose, direct pressing
- sesame
- sunflower
In addition
liver oil – Atlantic cod liver oil, also containing vitamins A, E, F, reduces the fragility of blood vessels and the risk of atherosclerosis.
Unsaturated fatty acids are recommended for use due to their effect, which is of great importance in the case of heart diseases.
Their deficiency causes lipid metabolism disorders, which contributes to the failure to excrete ions in the body. As a result, blood vessels narrow.
In the case of heart vessels, fatty bands appearing in the cells cause coronary artery disease.
Over time, the bands turn into atherosclerotic plaques that block blood flow.
Detachment of the plaque thus causes embolismclosing the light arterial vessel.
How to prevent?
A proper diet and introducing ingredients into the body that will reduce the risk of heart disease is the first preventive principle.
The influence of nutrients is of great importance for health and maintaining it in proper condition.
Reducing the consumption of saturated fatty acids and replacing them with unsaturated fatty acids of plant origin favors and improves the functioning of the internal system.
