A time-based study on the onset of cardiovascular disease has revealed that sudden onset heart diseases such as myocardial infarction have two peak periods within a day: 1 to 2 hours after getting up, and then again 10 to 12 hours later, with the first peak being more pronounced. In the past, it was also discovered that hypertension follows this dual-peak pattern, meaning blood pressure rises between 7 to 9 in the morning and 3 to 5 in the afternoon, leading to a higher incidence of strokes during these periods. This pattern holds significant guiding implications for the treatment and medication of coronary heart disease.
Experts point out that if medication is taken before the peak arrives, it can undoubtedly reduce the risk of sudden onset of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, experts have proposed a biological rhythm health method, suggesting that getting up early, going to bed early, and maintaining a regular lifestyle can effectively lower this risk factor. Meanwhile, drug therapy can also be used in conjunction. Commonly prescribed cardiovascular drugs usually reach effective therapeutic concentration about 24 hours after ingestion. Thus, medications taken once a day should be consumed at 6 AM, those taken twice a day should be taken at 6 AM and 3 PM, and those taken three times a day should be taken at 6 AM, 12 noon, and 5 PM. This approach could potentially suppress the appearance of the dual peaks, reducing the risk of sudden heart attacks and strokes.
Based on this dual-peak pattern of coronary heart disease onset, patients with coronary heart disease need to adjust their exercise routines accordingly, changing traditional morning exercises to evening exercises around 9 PM. Some cases of sudden cardiac events are caused by inappropriate morning exercises. Exercising at 9 PM not only avoids the peak period of disease onset but also promotes blood circulation, reducing potential risks. Coronary heart disease patients should exercise moderately; they can take a walk or do some exercises after getting up in the morning. During evening exercises, they can choose suitable projects according to their own conditions, with each session lasting about 40 minutes. However, the principle must be followed that there is no significant discomfort during or after exercising. Patients with more severe conditions must conduct exercises under the guidance of doctors.
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February 3, 2010