‘Those with cardiovascular diseases should get COVID-19 vaccines’
The Hindu
Addressing the online discussion on the topic ‘COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Diseases’ as part of the The Hindu’s Wellness Series webinar on Saturday, experts highlighted the need for vaccination.
It is important for persons with cardiovascular diseases to get vaccinated, and there need not be any apprehension in taking the vaccines, said doctors at a panel discussion organised by The Hindu in partnership with Kauvery Hospitals. Addressing the online discussion on the topic ‘COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Diseases’ as part of the The Hindu’s Wellness Series webinar on Saturday, T. Senthil Kumar, chief cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon and executive director, Kauvery Heartcity, Tiruchi, said all patients could take any of the available vaccines for COVID-19. He said if a person had any concerns, they could always discuss with their doctor, but taking the vaccine was important. K.P. Suresh Kumar, chief cardiologist, Kauvery Hospitals, Chennai, said the important role of COVID-19 vaccines was not to completely prevent the infection, but to prevent severe complications, hospitalisation and deaths.More Related News