The Covid-19 Pandemic poses serious concerns for people with heart problems. Older people with coronary heart disease or hypertension are more likely to become infected and develop more severe symptoms. Medicana Avcılar Hospital Cardiology Specialist, Specialist. Dr. Naser Can gave important information about the risk of Corona Virus in heart patients.
Crowds Should Be Avoided
In February, the American College of Cardiology warned heart patients of the potential increased risk and issued a bulletin to encourage "additional, reasonable precautions." Based on early reports, 40% of hospitalized COVID19 patients had cardiovascular disease or cerebrovascular disease (condition that blocks blood flow to the brain, such as a stroke), according to the release. Different parts of the country are seeing different levels of virus activity, advising those most at risk to stay home when possible to avoid crowds and limit contact with others. The American Heart Association advises people with heart disease or stroke to be careful and prepared. Based on current information, older people with coronary heart disease or hypertension are more likely to become infected and develop more severe symptoms. "Stroke patients may also face the risk of complications if they get COVID-19," he said.
Heart Patients Should Be More Careful
The main target of the virus is the lungs, said Dr. Naser Can drew attention to the following issues: "However, it also attacks the heart tissue and can cause disease in the heart muscle and conduction pathways, which we define as myocarditis. In case of involvement of the lungs, the heart will have to increase the circulation rate to compensate for the insufficient oxygen content of the blood. A diseased heart that has to work harder to deliver oxygen to the tissues will be affected. This can make problems worse for someone with heart failure, where the heart has problems pumping effectively. If you have heart disease, you should take extra care to protect yourself during the COVID-19 outbreak. A person with an underlying heart problem may have a lowered immune system. As people get older, their immune systems It is known that the skin is weakened. And “in those with chronic medical conditions, the body's immune response will not be as strong when exposed to viruses”. If such a person were to contract the virus, they would be exposed to complications. Additionally, viruses may pose a particular risk for people with fatty deposits in their arteries, known as plaque. Evidence shows that similar viral diseases shows that it can destabilize plaques, potentially causing blockage of an artery feeding the heart, putting patients at risk of heart attack.'' Healthy Lifestyle Must Be Maintained
Dr. Naser Can said, '' COVID-19 We must maintain healthy lifestyles amid the pandemic. With the evolving impact of the coronavirus in communities across the country, it has caused new challenges that prevent many people from going to the office, school, grocery store, or gym. Exercises should be done to help maintain a healthy lifestyle while at home. Create a circuit workout at home. Jumping jacks Choose three or four exercises you can do at home, such as lunges, lunges, or jogging in place. Do each exercise in short bursts and repeat the circuit two to three times. Remember the basics of your daily activities: don't smoke, eat a balanced diet, pay attention to your sleep, wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, cover your cough or sneezes with a tissue and then throw away the tissue, stay away from work if you are sick, avoid touching surfaces, avoid touching your face. "Work out and avoid people who look visibly sick," he noted.
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