Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is just like other underlying health conditions that poses the risk of getting infected by the new coronavirus COVID-19. People of all ages can be infected by COVID-19, especially over the age of 60 and those we have underlying medical conditions:
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Chronic Respiratory Disease
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cancer
CVD Patients – Take Care of Your Heart
Being a CVD patient if you experience any of these symptom, call your doctor or hospital immediately:
- shortness of breath
- fever
- coughing
Being in self-quarantine can lead people to adopt unhealthy eating habits. It is extremely important to avoid any stress and exhaustion during this unprecedented lockdown. Make sure you follow a daily schedule and maintain a healthy lifestyle, though being at home. Here are few tips that can help you living a heart healthy life during this situation.
- Continue doing exercise, eating a balanced diet, staying hydrated and getting adequate sleep.
- Maintain your social network remotely – communicate with your friends and family on a regular basis.
- Limit the news and information you consume if that is making you more stressed. More importantly trust only reliable sources like WHO.
- Avoid consuming alcohol or smoking during this situation as this makes you more vulnerable to get infected.
WHO recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or a combination of both. These recommendations can still be achieved even at home:
- Take short active breaks during the day.
- Follow an online exercise class.
- Walk, stand up and relax!
The bottom line…
Typically considered a threat to the lungs, COVID-19 also presents a significant threat to heart health, according to recently published research. Experts say it’s important for those with cardiovascular disease to be isolated from people with COVID-19 symptoms.
