Acute myocardial infarction is a disease with a high mortality rate. Cold weather, strenuous physical activity, mental stress, and defecation can all contribute to the onset of acute myocardial infarction. Overeating can also trigger this condition.
The human gastrointestinal tract is extremely rich in blood vessels. After eating, the need for digestion and absorption increases cardiac output, and the abdominal organs become congested. For patients with poor heart function, overeating can increase the heart's burden due to excessive cardiac output. The expanded stomach pushes the diaphragm upward, which further impairs cardiac function. Overeating causes high excitement of the vagus nerve, leading to persistent coronary artery spasm and contraction, which can easily lead to acute myocardial infarction.
Patients with severe coronary artery disease should adopt the principle of eating small, frequent meals and consume easily digestible foods as much as possible. At the same time, they should maintain regular bowel movements, avoid mental stress and emotional fluctuations, and avoid strenuous physical labor.