COVID-19 and cardiac health

The COVID-19 pandemic is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The main symptoms are:

For most people (80% of cases) the illness is mild but the virus can cause severe illness in:

older patients (especially 80 and older)
those who have underlying health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, lung disease, diabetes, or cancer

Some ways to stay healthy:

The virus may spread from person to person within 6 feet of one another if someone with the virus sneezes or coughs. Protective steps include:

After potential exposure, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Clean surfaces touched often like doorknobs, handles, steering wheels, or light switches with a disinfectant to remove the virus
Consider vaccination if offered.
If potentially infected yourself, if you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth/nose or use the inside of your elbow, conider using a face mask.

Eat well, exercise, get enough sleep, and manage stress.
If you experience fever, cough, or shortness of breath, call (rather than attend) your GP and they will advise regarding the next steps.
Treatment for virus infections, including COVID-19, typically involves rest and staying hydrated but if you have heart failure, excess fluid in your body may be a concern. If so, ask your doctor about extra monitoring you might need.
If you are taking medicine for a health condition, including heart disease or diabetes, problems may occur if you skip a dose or stop it altogether. Don't change your medications or treatment without first talking to your doctor.

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