2021 heart disease cannot be ignored: Dr. Rama Kantapanda

People with heart problems need to see a doctor. However, not all patients with heart problems came forward for treatment in 2021. There were several reasons for this. Many were afraid to catch the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in medical facilities. Others have wiped out the symptoms, assuming doctors are too busy to treat them with coronavirus patients. People in both categories above exacerbated their problems and their heart condition became much more serious.

Those who sought medical assistance during the pandemic showed pain from excessive stress and anxiety. This was beyond the symptoms of heart disease. Many patients who underwent angioplasty underwent stent re-blocking. There was also false news that ace inhibitors (blood pressure drugs) are harmful in the COVID environment and people may quit the drug. This has deteriorated the health of some patients.

As a 100% non-COVID center for cardiac surgery, the Asian Heart Institute performed more than 600 cardiac surgeries during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. This is only one-sixth of what we do each year. The period from mid-March to September was characterized by a large amount of work related to COVID-19 and low availability to doctors. The patient was afraid of what would happen if he visited the hospital. Some of the patients who came to us were either victims of misdiagnosis or failed procedures.

However, heart disease has been the leading cause of death at the world level for the past two decades. As we better understand COVID, it becomes clear that the correlation with heart disease is also important. COVID was a major stress test for patients with existing cardiometabolic health problems such as blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Inflammation associated with COVID also makes it easier for blood to coagulate, while at the same time impairing the body’s ability. Melting blood clots — This blocks blood flow in the heart and causes a heart attack.

The decisive factors for the risk to heart health in 2021 are:

1. Social isolation: This has existed before the coronavirus. Probably worse this year. Fallout will be seen after 2021 as social isolation damages mental health and lasts longer than the worst of the pandemic.

2. Lack of exercise: Due to telecommuting, gym, club, pool and activity center closures, fat is layered on the abdomen. This needs to be resolved.

3. BMI Control: Recent studies have shown that being slightly overweight is a major risk factor for the entire age group. Obesity is not just a cosmetic problem. This is a medical problem that increases the risk of other illnesses and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. It also significantly increases the risk of COVID complications.

4. Potential risk: Healthy young adults who have started traveling or traveling after September 2020, such as wearing masks, despite being told that they do not belong to the COVID-19 risk group. I’m ignoring the basics. Keep a physical distance and inhale vapor. They are asymptomatic and may be unaware and infect vulnerable populations with the disease. New cases will continue to emerge in 2021 with associated cardiac risk. Young people may also have untreated, undiagnosed diabetes and high blood pressure. Therefore, they have “potential” risks that they are completely unaware of. Potentially, this is a group that employs self-monitoring and needs to approach a doctor with symptom hints.

Indians have a heart for a variety of reasons, including lack of exercise, fiber deficiency, high-carb diets, lack of regular monitoring of health parameters, a tendency to eat sweets, unhealthy processed foods and alcohol, and genetics. It is easy to get sick. .. During the coronavirus pandemic, this risk to already vulnerable populations was further increased.

Even with the advent of vaccines in Anvil, heart disease cannot be ignored.You should see a doctor if you have any symptoms

1. Chest pain, chest tightness, chest tightness, chest discomfort (angina)

2. Shortness of breath

3. Neck, chin, throat, upper abdomen or back pain

4. Arm pain and numbness during physical or mental stress

The big change I’m looking forward to in 2021 is the return to positive health-seeking behavior.

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