VIVA – Groups with comorbid diseases, including heart problems, are at high risk of experiencing severe symptoms if infected with COVID-19. Not only that, the worry to routinely go to a health facility to check his heart condition triggers risks Dead increased.
Many patients who have heart disease often avoid consultations and check their conditions because they are worried about coming to the hospital. Moreover, the amount of time at home with minimal activity makes the heart condition prone to complications.
Not surprisingly, deaths from heart attacks at a young age or complications from heart disease in old age have increased in the midst of a pandemic. What are the facts related to this heart disease? Check out the following reviews.
Sudden death
Heart doctor from Siloam Hospitals Lippo Village, Jakarta, Antonia Anna Lukito, said that heart disease can affect anyone, especially in the midst of this pandemic. He gave an example, one case that is quite rare happens to a gamer.
“A gamer experienced sudden death because there was a blood clot in his heart. Initially there was a blood clot in the leg due to not moving all day and just sit Of course, the clot can go to the heart, causing sudden death, “he said, in a virtual event for Daewoong Pharmaceutical, some time ago.
Severe symptoms of COVID-19
People with comorbid diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol are very susceptible to severe symptoms if infected with COVID-19. For that, proper prevention is needed to avoid these risks.
“If you do not have comorbidities, it will usually heal faster and not too badly. But if you have comorbidities it will cause problems,” Antonia replied.
Move
Just at home does not mean minimal movement. It is recommended to keep walking or moving even when working from home. Occasionally walk to the toilet or take a drink, so that blood circulation remains smooth.
“Likewise, every time you sit for an hour, you have to move to the toilet or get a drink and other activities, walking for 10 minutes,” he explained.
Sports
In addition, regular exercise is also highly recommended so that the heart remains healthy and avoid complications that are prone to attack, such as strokes to heart attacks. The sports that are currently recommended are those that are away from the crowd and are light to moderate intensity.
“The current recommended exercise is 3.5 to 7 hours per week, with 7 times per week of 30 to 60 minutes each,” said Antonia again.
Avoid excess weight
Excess weight triggers blood circulation in the body to become obstructed. Antonia said, fat that has accumulated in the stomach is included in the category of saturated oil or not good for the body.
For that, it is advisable to live a healthy lifestyle with a high intake of fiber and limit sugar, salt, and fat. “The waist circumference for men must be less than 90 cm while for women less than 80 cm.,” He said.
Drug
The combination treatment of Olmesartan and Rosuvastatin aims to treat hypertension and dyslipidemia. When the tablet is consumed, the drug will first release Rosuvastatin then Olmesartan within 30 minutes.
The effect and safety of this treatment have also been proven. This is due to the application of technology that is able to regulate the release of drug ingredients so that absorption in the body can be optimized without any interactions between ingredients.
“Daewoong Pharmaceutical has developed a combination treatment to treat patients suffering from hypertension, the number 1 cause of death worldwide, and dyslipidemia,” said Product Manager, Daewoong Pharmaceutical, Son Chan Seok.
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