4 things heart patients need to do when traveling or returning home during Tet

Traveling or returning home during Tet is a great joy for many people. However, for people with heart disease, this journey needs to be carefully prepared. The change in environment and the pressure from the schedule can affect the cardiovascular system.

Cardiovascular disease is a group of diseases related to the heart and the vascular system, including problems that affect the heart's pumping function and blood circulation in the body. Common cardiovascular diseases include high blood pressure, heart attack, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia and some other diseases, according to the health website Medical News Today (UK).

People with heart disease need to bring extra medicine when traveling or returning home for Tet, to avoid running out of medicine when they cannot return on time as planned.

To have a good trip, people with cardiovascular disease need to note the following:

Check with your doctor first

For people with heart disease, the holiday season is a time to rest and relax. For people who have just had a heart attack, they need time to recover, and how long that time is depends on each person.

The doctor will advise the patient whether they are healthy enough to travel or return home for Tet, and what medications or vaccines they need to bring.

Medicines and devices

Before traveling or returning home for Tet, patients should discuss with their doctor to get a prescription for extra medication to last until after Tet. If for some reason they cannot return as planned, they will still have enough medication to take.

If you use medical equipment such as a blood pressure monitor, you will need to bring batteries, chargers, and related equipment. It is a good idea to make a list of what you need to bring in advance. You will also need to bring your doctor’s prescription so you can refill your medication if needed.

Compression stockings

Your doctor will advise you whether you need to wear compression stockings when flying. Compression stockings reduce the risk of developing a blood clot in your leg, called deep vein thrombosis. This clot can travel throughout your body and cause a heart attack or stroke.

Drink plenty of water

When you go to a new place, your body will easily become dehydrated due to the change in environment. Dehydration will reduce blood flow, thereby increasing heart rate and affecting blood pressure. Therefore, experts recommend that people with cardiovascular disease should drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol.

In addition, patients should also avoid stress and recognize the signs of heart disease. If they notice any chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness or palpitations, they should be taken to the hospital as soon as possible, according to Medical News Today.

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