Heart disease can be fatal when combined with Covid-19

SHAFAQNA Türkiye – Pointing out that especially the elderly and people with hypertension, lung, diabetes and heart disease are more susceptible to this virus, and it is known that the disease in these people is more severe, Assoc. Dr. Ishik said the disease also increases blood clotting and causes many cardiovascular complications such as heart attack, inflammation of the heart muscle, rhythm disturbances, coagulation and embolism.

“1/3 DEATH FROM COVID-19 IS OBSERVED IN HEART PATIENTS”

Assoc. Dr. Mehmet Emirhan Isik said: “The link between Covid-19, coronavirus and heart disease has been proven, of course, other infectious diseases can also cause heart disease. Approximately 1 in 3 deaths from Covid-19 is due to heart disease, and at the same time, Covid-19 appears to be more severe in people with heart disease, and heart disease worsens. In addition, heart attacks and rhythm disturbances such as arrhythmias and hypertension are also on the rise during and after Covid-19.

“HYGIENE AND CLEANING IS THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT AGAINST INSECT DISEASES”

Stating that hygiene and handwashing is the most important way to protect against infectious diseases, Ishik said: “This can ensure that personal hygiene is taken into account. At the same time, if we ourselves are at risk of an infectious disease, or if we think that we may have an infectious disease, we must definitely use a mask ourselves. We must avoid busy places, crowded places. In addition, we must consume fresh foods and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

We must wash our food because it is very important to wash our food well, especially for diseases that can be transmitted through food. In addition, we have diseases that can be prevented by vaccination. We must be on time for our vaccinations. If we give our children childhood vaccinations in a timely manner, they can be vaccinated in the future, if necessary, ”he said.

“THE IMPORTANT ACT WITH HEART DISEASES”

Stating that patients with infectious diseases should not lead a sedentary lifestyle, especially to protect heart health, Assoc. Dr. Mehmet Emirhan Isik said: “They should definitely go in for sports. They should be very careful about their diet. Inactivity leads to obesity in the future, and obesity causes heart disease. Especially during the period of Covid-19, obesity has increased due to inactivity and home closures. Obesity has increased. As a result, people are at increased risk of heart attack and heart disease. Especially in viral diseases, the use of antibiotics should be avoided, and drugs should not be used without consulting a doctor. It should be taken on the advice of a doctor, especially because heart problems use different medications, other medications, or because they may interact. Since antibiotic resistance is an important future issue, it is important for public health to avoid the use of antibiotics.