COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus that affects the whole world, is a disease that affects the lifestyle of the entire society. In this period when social isolation and personal hygiene are of great importance, many people took precautions against the disease by locking themselves at home and minimizing possible contact with other people. The curfew, which has been in place for some time for certain age groups and those with chronic diseases such as heart diseases, helps protect people's health. However, one of the mistakes made during the quarantine period is that people who show symptoms of the disease hesitate to go to the hospital. During the quarantine period, people with heart disease refrain from going to the hospital for routine check-ups and getting examined, which may turn into a bigger problem for these people who are already in the risk group. Medicana Avcılar Hospital Cardiology Specialist. Naser Can gave detailed information about what people with heart diseases, which are the leading causes of loss of life in Turkey as well as all over the world, should pay attention to during the quarantine process.
Quarantine Process Heart Patients What kind of risk does it pose for your health?
Dr. Naser Can,''COVID-19 is a disease that is more severe when infected with people with cardiovascular disease. If many heart diseases that pose a risk to a person's life come together with coronavirus, the risk of death increases. So much so that some studies have revealed that the death rate in healthy people due to COVID-19 disease is 2.3%, while the death rate in COVID-19 patients with heart disease is 10.9%. Therefore, cardiovascular patients are recommended not to leave their homes during the epidemic, except for essential cases. Other people living at home with the person with heart disease should also comply with the quarantine rules and, if possible, not go out. Even if you never leave the house, the products should be ventilated for a while before touching the packaging of products supplied from outside. When going out when necessary, rules such as social distance, using a mask correctly, washing hands frequently, and never touching the eyes, mouth and nose should be followed without stretching. is. People with cardiovascular disease may be advised not to watch excessive amounts of news to avoid anxiety and fear. "In this process, it is sufficient to follow the information provided by scientists and official institutions," he said. Cardiology Specialist. Naser Can stated that heart patients should apply to the nearest emergency room by wearing a mask in the presence of symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath, dry cough, fatigue, weakness and diarrhea, and said, "As long as there is no clinical change, do not consult a physician about heart diseases." "After it is done, you need to go to the hospital." He said.
Can Heart Patients Plan a Physician Visit during the Quarantine Process?
Dr. Can,''Due to the existing risks, it is recommended that heart patients follow their own quarantine rules more strictly than healthy people and do not leave the house unless necessary. If there is a difference in the person's health status or clinical findings and symptoms of different diseases are felt, a hospital visit is necessary. It is extremely important to continue visiting the doctor at the intervals recommended by the doctor to monitor heart diseases and perform health checks. However, heart patients should also pay attention to social distance and hygiene rules during doctor visits. A mask must be worn when going to the hospital.''
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