Effect of Potassium-rich Diet on Constipation for Hospitalized Elderly with Coronary Heart Disease

VernacularTitle:补充富钾饮食对老年住院冠心病患者排便困难的预防效果
Author: Xin HU ; Guoying LI ; Jing SHU ; Junfang SUN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: coronary heart disease, constipation, elderly, trophotherapy
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(9):886-887
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of potassium-rich diet on constipation for elderly patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) during hospitalization. Methods 100 elderly CHD patients were divided into treatment group (n=50) and control group (n=50). The treatment group drank orange juice 400 ml (about potassium 600 mg) per day, while the control group drank the same volume of water. Their defecation in 7 d was recorded. Results Compared with those in control group, the frequency of defecation increased (P<0.01), The Bleijenberg score and Bristol score both decreased (P<0.05) in the treatment group. There was no significant difference in incidence of major adverse cardiac events between these groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Potassium-rich diet plays an important role in prevention of constipation in elderly patients with CHD during hospitalization.