What should I do if my heart stops beating in the advanced stage of lung cancer?
If patients with advanced lung cancer suddenly develop symptoms such as slowed heartbeat and irregular heartbeat, it may be due to abnormal heart function caused by the exacerbation of the disease. It is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner and carry out targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor.
1. Reasons
1. Aggravation: Lung cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the bronchial mucosa or glands of the lungs, which may be related to smoking, air pollution and other factors. As the disease progresses, cancer cells will gradually spread and metastasize, invade neighboring organs and tissues, and even metastasize to other parts, causing dysfunction of various systems and organs in the body.
When lung cancer invades the heart, it can lead to impaired heart function, resulting in the above symptoms;
2. Improper treatment: Patients with advanced lung cancer usually have uncomfortable symptoms such as dyspnea, chest pain, cough and sputum, hemoptysis, etc., and need to control the development of the disease through radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, if the medication is not taken according to the doctor's instructions during the treatment process or the dosage is insufficient, the treatment effect will be affected and the condition will be further worsened, and the above situation will also occur.
2. Treatment
1. General treatment: patients with advanced lung cancer should pay attention to rest, maintain a good attitude, avoid being too emotional, and pay attention to a light diet, you can eat more fresh vegetables and fruits and high-protein foods, such as apples, eggs, milk, etc., which will help supplement nutrition and enhance physical fitness;
2. Drug treatment: If the patient's condition is serious and there are obvious clinical symptoms, under the guidance of a doctor, targeted drugs such as erlotinib hydrochloride tablets and gefitinib tablets can be used for treatment, which can inhibit the growth and reproduction of cancer cells and prolong the survival time.If necessary, you can also choose to use drugs such as dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection and mannitol injection to alleviate the overburden on the heart and improve heart function;
3. Surgical treatment: For patients with advanced lung cancer, the indication for surgery has been lost, but if the disease is mild and there are indications for surgery, the lesion can be removed by surgery to prevent the disease from progressing.
In addition, it can also be adjuvant with oxygen inhalation, traditional Chinese medicine physiotherapy and other methods. It is recommended that family members provide psychological support to help the patient build confidence and actively cooperate with the treatment.