I feel a sense of pressure in my heart when I sleep at night

Heart disease patients sometimes feel a sense of pressure in their hearts when they sleep at night, and some people also feel intermittent pain in the heart area and dizziness. This may be a manifestation of insufficient blood supply to the heart affecting heart function. If heart function declines severely, it will affect the blood supply to the body, including the blood supply to the brain, which may cause dizziness. Insufficient blood supply to the heart is mainly due to sclerosis of the coronary arteries, which causes the narrowing of the heart's blood vessels and myocardial ischemia.

1. What is the reason for feeling pressure in the heart when sleeping at night?

1. This situation is mostly caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart. It is recommended to check the electrocardiogram, and it is best to check blood lipids and blood sugar. If necessary, you can check the dynamic electrocardiogram to understand the specific cause of the disease.

2. It may be a manifestation of myocarditis. It is necessary to do a myocardial mycology examination and an electrocardiogram as soon as possible.

3. It may be cardiac neurosis. The so-called cardiac neurosis refers to symptoms similar to angina pectoris, but in fact there is no structural or functional abnormality in the heart itself. Simply put, the symptoms are similar to those of neurasthenia, which may be accompanied by insomnia and nightmares. In short, no special treatment is needed, and don't be overly nervous. You don't need to see a doctor, just relax.

2. How to treat insufficient blood supply to the heart

Live a regular life, avoid excessive tension and mood swings; keep bowel movements smooth and get enough sleep; do light physical activities, such as Tai Chi; change body positions slowly, such as from lying to sitting, from sitting to standing, walking; eat less foods high in animal fat and cholesterol, such as egg yolks, fish roe, animal offal, etc. Eat more fish and soy products, vegetables and fruits. Limit sodium salt intake to less than 5g a day, and limit caffeinated drinks; supplement with foods rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, calcium and magnesium to help the body, especially blood vessels, resist the attack of free radicals and increase the elasticity of blood vessels; do not participate in heavy physical labor; do not do very stressful work.

3. What is cardiac neurosis

Cardiac neurosis is also known as functional heart discomfort, neurovascular circulatory asthenia or effort syndrome, cardiovascular neurosis, and is called neurocirculatory system dysfunction or neurocirculatory asthenia or hypersensitivity abroad. It is a special type of neurosis and also a very common cardiovascular disease. The main manifestation is cardiovascular dysfunction, which may be accompanied by other manifestations of neurosis. The symptoms are varied, the most common of which include palpitations, precordial pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dyspnea, dizziness, insomnia, and nightmares. It mostly occurs in young and middle-aged people, with the highest incidence among those aged 20 to 40. It can also be seen in middle and senior white-collar workers, middle-aged and elderly people with empty-nest diseases, patients after myocardial infarction or stroke, and even some teenagers. It is more common in women, especially menopausal women. There are no obvious organic lesions in the physical examination of this disease. Although the symptoms are very severe, the prognosis is good.