Today is World Heart Day; Do we really take the necessary care of our hearts due to Coronavirus? Do we not get it checked because we are afraid of Corona? Which is more important? Coronavirus has entered our lives and is still spreading fear. With curfews, 2nd wave, 3rd wave, etc., we have started to put our own health aside. I wonder how many heart patients live at home afraid of this virus? I wonder how many heart patients suffer because they are afraid of going to the hospital because of this virus?

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) says that based on case reports from China, the coronavirus is associated with a higher risk of death and complications, especially for people with cardiovascular disease. Already compromised heart function is under stress and quickly overwhelmed by the virus infection.

Important advice for heart patients

ACC experts have released updated recommendations for cardiac risk patients. Among other things, they recommend:

– Cardiovascular patients should listen to their bodies carefully and pay special attention if they have to cough excessively or have shortness of breath. There is a risk that Covid-19 disease may overshadow the classic symptoms of an acute heart attack. As a result, it may be recognized late or not at all. Therefore, it is important to get checked in suspicious cases.

– Consistent use of medications prescribed by a doctor is important for all people with cardiovascular disease. A monthly supply of these should be kept at home in case of serious illness or quarantine.

– It is also important for patients with heart disease to be vaccinated against pneumococcus (Pneumonia) and influenza to avoid double infection with influenza and Covid-19 or another lung disease.

– If you need advice, you should use Telemedicine (Video Conference) facilities if possible. Sometimes it is not possible to distinguish between important and unimportant situations.

– In general, heart patients should pay attention to a balanced diet, as well as adequate sleep and stress management. A strengthened immune system can also help protect yourself against coronavirus infection.

We are all closely following the changes that have entered our lives with the coronavirus. But during this process, our hearts need to be strong and well-groomed. We should not be negligent in order to enter this process, which we cannot even predict how long it will last, with a strong heart. We should have it checked at the slightest suspicion, the heart does not wait. We need strong hearts in the fight against coronavirus, happy World Heart Day.