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The article was professionally consulted by Dr. Phan Nguyen Thanh Binh - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology, Vinmec Central Park International General HospitalProper diet and weight control after heart surgery can reduce cardiovascular risks, help prevent recurrence and the need for future heart surgery.
1. Nutrition after heart surgery
During the hospital stay, the patient should be assessed for disease status and digestive function to start oral feeding as soon as possible according to the principle from liquid drinks (porridge, juice) to food. soft (porridge/soup/...), with juice, milk and then solid food, from little to a lot.
During the recovery period, the diet needs to be provided with enough energy needs, protein (12-14% of total energy), fiber (20-25g/day), vitamins and minerals, and a moderate amount of substances. fat (15-20% of total energy), cholesterol (<200mg) and saturated fat (<8% of total energy) enhance monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (omega 3, EPA, .. ) to ensure the recovery process after surgery and reduce cardiovascular risks.
Increase use - Protein-rich foods from animal sources such as lean pork/chicken, fish and from plant sources such as beans, seeds, mushrooms, algae,...
- Foods rich in omega-3: fish salmon, tuna, mackerel, algae,...
- Foods rich in fiber, phytosterols such as vegetables, beans, seeds and whole grains,...
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Limit the use of Salt (sodium) in the diet: no more than 2g of salt per day: lightly seasoned, do not add fish sauce, soy sauce or salt when eating. Processed foods (canned food, smoked fish meat, sausages, sausages, spring rolls, soy sauce, sauces,...), dried seafood (dried fish, dried shrimp, dried squid). ...), pickled foods (salted tomatoes, pickles,...). Foods high in saturated fat, cholesterol (animal fat, red meat, brain, heart, liver, kidney, eggs, shellfish,...), fast food, fried food, fried, fried, sweets , butter, whole milk. Stimulants such as coffee, alcohol, beer and carbonated foods.
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2. Special Notes
In addition to nutrition, patients need to control their weight after surgery. Every day, the patient needs to be monitored for weight at a certain time, for example, in the morning and after going to the toilet. Rapid weight change (weight gain or weight loss) should be reported to the treating physician.
Overweight/obese patients need to set goals for weight loss, body fat control, and associated metabolic disorders (dyslipidemia, hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance/diabetes, etc.) ...)
Heart surgery is a very difficult procedure, requiring high technique. But remember that only a surgical center with strict nutrition can help patients achieve better results before and after surgery. With a balanced diet, you can get the health you need to face surgery and recover quickly. Doctors should recommend that patients after heart surgery need to strictly follow a diet that will bring high efficiency during the time after being discharged from the hospital.
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