Post-COVID carelessness can harm the heart: cardiologists
The Hindu
‘Viral diseases are known to act as a trigger for heart attacks in pre-disposed persons’
While data on heart attacks following COVID is absent in India, cardiologists who have taken care of post-COVID cardiac issues in patients this past year suggest that people should avoid very severe exercise or unaccustomed extreme physical exertion for a period of three-four months after recovery from COVID. Moderation and continuing prescribed medication and contacting your doctor in case of an emergency are important, according to the doctors, who add that lifestyle changes protect persons against heart attacks in the long run.
“COVID is a new disease and we are still learning,” said G. Karthikeyan Professor of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. He said that COVID did cause fewer admissions in hospital emergencies and discontinuing of medication also occurred among the patients.
“While there isn’t enough data to establish a direct link with post COVID and heart attacks, viral diseases are known to act as a trigger for heart attacks in pre-disposed persons,” said Dr. Karthikeyan. He added that continuing medicines, giving adequate time for recovery and consulting the doctor in case of emergency are vital safeguards.
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