Heart Attacks: In the last few years, frequent cases of heart attacks in the country have scared people. The most worrying thing is that before the COVID period, the risk of heart attack increased only in older people, but now 16-17-year-old children are also falling prey to this deadly disease. Amidst this, the question has also been raised many times whether there is a special connection between COVID and heart attack
What did Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya say about heart attack?
On Monday, the Union Health Minister gave several suggestions regarding the causes of heart attacks and how to avoid them. Mansukh Mandaviya, while talking about a report of ICMR, said that people who got severe COVID-19 infection should avoid doing heavy work for the next two years. That is, they should not do any work or heavy exercise that puts pressure on their heart. Because this can also cause heart attack.
What is the connection between Covid and heart attack?
Jagran spoke to Dr. Ajay Kaul, Chairman, of Cardiac Sciences, Fortis Hospital, Noida, about this. Dr. Kaul said that Covid-19 can directly attack the health of the heart, causing myocarditis i.e. inflammation in the heart muscle, and pericarditis i.e. inflammation in the lining around the heart. These conditions weaken the heart and can cause health problems in the long run.
COVID-19 infection also increases the risk of blood clots, which can affect the blood vessels supplying the heart. This can lead to heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. The body's immune response to the virus can cause inflammation throughout the body, including the blood vessels, which can contribute to heart problems.
Some people experience persistent swelling and symptoms even after recovering from severe COVID-19 infection. This persistent inflammation can affect the cardiovascular system.
Healthcare providers need to monitor and address these conditions in COVID-19 survivors. At the same time, people who have gone through this should be cautious about their heart health, if they experience symptoms related to it, they should immediately consult their doctor.
What are the reasons behind sudden heart attacks?
- poor diet
- wrong lifestyle
- Eating too much oily or spicy food during festivals
- eating more and more frequently
