1, what should the elderly do with chest tightness and palpitation?

Old people feel chest tightness and flustered. Try to massage the following three points:

1. 1, Neiguan point: palm up, two inches on the horizontal line of wrist. Neiguan can calm the heart and soothe the nerves, broaden the chest and regulate qi, regulate Yin, Yang Qi and blood, and dredge meridians. It is a special acupoint for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Pressing Neiguan often can dredge blood vessels with blood stasis. When pressing, point to the abdomen with your thumb and press on both sides. If you press it, you will feel sore. Press and release each time, press for half a minute, then release, repeat. No matter how many times a day, each time is at least 3 minutes.

1.2, Shenmen point: inside the wrist, on the horizontal line beside the little finger. Shenmen point specializes in treating heart disease. When premature beats and atrial fibrillation occur, massage Shenmen point quickly to relieve symptoms in time. This acupoint can replenish the vitality of the heart meridian and nourish the heart. Peace of mind, everything is safe, the heart is full of vitality, and various diseases of the heart system and mental diseases caused by it will be improved. Press and rub bilateral Shenmen points for 3 minutes each time, 3 times a day.

1.3, Tianquan point: two inches under the armpit. This point specializes in treating chest tightness, shortness of breath and chest pain caused by blood stasis. If the heartbeat is fast or stuffy, you can press Tianquan point with your fingers for 3 ~ 5 seconds, stop pressing 1 ~ 2 seconds and continue pressing for 2 ~ 3 minutes, which has a very good effect on tachycardia, chest pain and palpitation.

What disease can the old man get from chest tightness and palpitation?

2. 1, left heart failure

It is more common in hypertension, coronary heart disease and valvular heart disease. The premonitory symptom is that you like to raise your pillow when you sleep, and you are often awakened by chest tightness and breathlessness. Sudden dyspnea at night is a typical symptom of left heart failure.

2.2, respiratory diseases

When suffering from chronic respiratory diseases, obstruction usually leads to alveolar enlargement, decreased elasticity and impaired lung function, which is common in chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, bronchial wheezing and tuberculosis. , manifested as dyspnea. A little activity will aggravate cough, and sputum is not easy to cough up, so it should be treated as soon as possible.

2.3, pulmonary embolism

More common in valvular heart disease, such as dyspnea, chest pain, cough and other symptoms, need to be vigilant. When the coronary artery of coronary heart disease is short of blood supply, the elderly often feel a sense of oppression in the chest, so it is best to do ECG examination in time.

3. What items should middle-aged and elderly people check for chest tightness and shortness of breath?

3. 1. Electrocardiogram: Check whether there is heart disease, arrhythmia, ischemic heart disease, myocardial lesion, and ischemic and hypoxic heart disease.

3.2. Chest X-ray: Check the functions of the chest and lungs to confirm whether there are any lesions.

3.3. Myocardial enzymes: judging acute myocardial infarction, drug poisoning after acute hepatitis operation, myocarditis, pleurisy, nephritis, uremia, leukemia, liver cirrhosis, obstructive jaundice and malignant tumor.

3.4, lung function: lung function and breathing, airway lesions, chronic obstructive emphysema diagnosis necessary physical examination methods, no harm to the body, no pain and discomfort.

3.5. Color Doppler echocardiography: check whether there is any abnormality in the heart shape and whether the heart function is normal, such as myocarditis, myocardial infarction and heart failure. , especially for congenital heart disease.

How to recuperate the palpitation of the elderly

1, Diet Conditioning: Longan Jujube Soup. This soup is easy to make. Longan and Jujube are naked, so it can be put in the pot for half an hour, which can relieve symptoms such as palpitation and palpitation. It is recommended to do it twice a week, especially for female patients, insomnia patients and anemia patients. At the same time, it is recommended not to eat less high-fat food, spicy food and salty food.

2. Exercise conditioning: It is recommended to do aerobic exercise instead of strenuous exercise, such as walking, Tai Ji Chuan and Qigong. It is highly recommended that you can practice for half an hour after getting up every morning and for an hour after dinner at night. Long-term persistence can not only improve palpitation symptoms, but also prolong life and be beneficial to health.

3, emotional conditioning: usually keep your mood relaxed and less angry. Optimism and emotional stability are a very important conditioning direction to improve palpitation. It is suggested that female patients can do yoga, not only for health care, but also for self-cultivation. It is suggested that they should attend more friends' gatherings and communicate with their families, which will help them recover from the disease.

4, rest and conditioning: it is recommended to ensure adequate sleep every day, sleep at night 10, and develop good work and rest habits. For insomnia patients, it is suggested that you can drink a glass of milk before going to bed, or soak a hot foot, which will help relieve fatigue, promote blood circulation, be conducive to sleep, and listen to light music before going to bed, which has the effect of calming the nerves.

What medicine does the old man take for chest tightness?

What medicine the elderly take for chest tightness and shortness of breath depends on the specific condition, and they can't take medicine at will, so as not to delay treatment and have adverse effects on the condition. There are many reasons that lead to chest tightness and shortness of breath in the elderly. Cardiopulmonary diseases are common causes. It is best to make a definite diagnosis through detailed examination. Common examination methods include electrocardiogram, myocardial enzymes, color Doppler echocardiography and X-ray chest film. Only by making a clear diagnosis can we take targeted treatment measures.

If no obvious abnormality is found in the detailed examination of the elderly, the symptoms of chest tightness and shortness of breath may be related to mental factors, and there may be cardiac neurosis. This situation is generally not serious. Pay attention to emotional adjustment, avoid excessive tension and anxiety, eat lightly, keep rest, stay away from alcohol and tobacco, exercise properly, and prevent colds and colds. Usually, symptoms can be gradually improved.