Coronavirus warning from experts: it can trigger heart disease

Dr Özgür Öz, a cardiology specialist at Medicana Konya hospital, noted that corona virus disease can affect heart health in two ways. Explaining that these diseases can directly affect the heart and other diseases caused by non-heart disease can have an effect on the heart, Dr. Özgür Öz said: “In the first stage, especially in patients with corona virus, there may be inflammation in the membrane or muscles of the heart or congestion in the heart vessels due to the corona virus’s tendency to clot. Inflammation of the periomer of It usually manifests as chest pain. If water builds up around the heart, shortness of breath occurs. Sometimes, this blistering can lead to severe shortness of breath, weakness, fatigue and shock if excessive. When the pericardium. is inflamed, can disrupt the contractile functions of the heart and trigger heart failure. It can cause symptoms such as swelling of the body, feet and abdomen and shortness of breath. Thirdly, clogging of the vessels is already a cause of heart attack. Therefore, the corona virus may be the trigger for heart disease, “he said.

‘IT CAN AFFECT THE HEART BOTH DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY’

Explaining that it is the burden of corona virus disease, Özgür Öz said: “It can cause major problems especially in heart patients. It can trigger an increase in heart rate or rhythm disturbances in people prone to arrhythmia or heart failure of patients with heart failure. The process can be accelerated in people with cardiovascular disease, and repeated heart attacks can be triggered. Therefore, corona virus disease can negatively affect the heart both directly and indirectly ”.

‘IF THERE IS BLOOD, THEY MUST BE APPLIED TO THE HOSPITAL’

Referring to the effect of the coronavirus on heart patients, Dr. Öz said: “Especially those with cardiovascular or chronic diseases should pay more attention, be more distant from people, keep social distance as much as possible, use their medications and if they catch coronavirus, they have to adapt to the treatment given to themselves. medications, if possible, should be found. Since corona virus disease can cause sudden deterioration, care must be taken with them. Especially in the presence of ailments such as abdominal swelling, swelling of the feet, shortness of breath, chest pain, it is necessary find out if there is a heart problem by contacting the relevant units. Because heart disease is vital and can seriously affect quality of life and trigger deaths from heart attacks, “he said.

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