Covid-19 and Heart Attack: The increasing cases of heart attack after corona have raised concerns. Does covid really affect heart health and what do doctors say about it.
Covid-19 and Heart Attack: Just imagine that everyone is working in the office. Meanwhile, a person gets chest pain and it is found that he has had a heart attack. Also, the investigation also reveals that he had corona last year. That is why there is a problem of heart attack. In fact, since the corona epidemic, many such cases have come to light where young and healthy people are also falling victim to heart attack. The question arises that, is the corona virus really affecting heart health?
What do doctors say
Dr. Vaibhav Mishra, Senior Director Cardiac Sciences, Max Hospital, says that since the corona virus epidemic, there has been an increase in the cases of heart attack, due to which the question is arising in the minds of the people whether corona is really responsible for this. According to experts, Covid-19 infection can affect the heart and blood vessels. The virus causes increased inflammation in the body, which also increases the risk of blood clots. This condition can lead to the possibility of heart attack or stroke.
Doctors also say that after Covid, some patients continue to have symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath and chest pain for a long time, which is called 'long Covid'. This can put additional pressure on the heart. Apart from this, during the pandemic, people stayed away from regular health checkups, due to which pre-existing heart diseases could not be treated on time.
However, it is also important that every heart attack case should not be directly linked to corona. Experts say that lifestyle, stress, diet and lack of exercise are also important reasons. Corona can be a factor, but not the only reason.
Who are most at risk?
People who are already suffering from hypertension, diabetes or obesity.
Those who are above 40 years of age.
Those who had a severe corona infection or had to be admitted to the ICU.
Those who are less physical activity and smoke.
Taking corona infection lightly can now prove to be a big mistake, especially when it is affecting the heart. Doctors are constantly warning that even after recovering from corona, do not ignore heart health. Only a healthy lifestyle and timely checkup can save you from future problems.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. You must consult the concerned expert before implementing any suggestion.
