When it comes to COVID-19, many would think of pneumonia or pulmonary fibrosis. However, in addition to issues with the respiratory system or lung damage, COVID-19 also affects our cardiovascular system. According to the American Heart Association, many people with COVID-19 have had experienced cardiovascular symptoms plus other possible health problems mentioned below:

1. Pulmonary embolism

2. Acute coronary artery disease

3. Abnormal blood coagulation

Due to the inflammatory process after being infected by COVID-19, studies have found that the body creates blood clots more easily. High risk groups are as follows:

• Elderly people

• People with weak blood vessels 

• Diabetic patients 

• Hypertensive patients

Hence, the above factors may cause severe disease incidence and at the same time increased mortality rate in the groups mentioned. More information can be found in the link at the end of the article. 

Factors to consider

Therefore, boosting the immunity is not the only factor to consider. Those with secondary medical conditions must take greater care and precaution as the mortality risks are higher. Below are some recommendations made by our team of highly experienced doctors: 

• Avoid sugary, starchy, fried foods and emphasis on vegetables plus fruits.

• Manage stress and anxiety.

• Focus on exercising regularly every morning.

• Go to bed early to allow the body to rest to reduce free radicals

• Remove toxins from the body to reduce the root cause of various chronic diseases.

• Most importantly, emphasize on periodically health, blood vessels and circulation system checks.

Link:

http://www.onlinejacc.org/content/early/2020/04/15/j.jacc.2020.04.031?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_post&utm_campaign=covid-19&fbclid=IwAR1-RsbFAMquRA_RBmkEgp1atFC-QVppfuWY43T7fx8RifNif7FnF2T7fxxx8)

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Written by Dr. Sitt Tienthiti  

Integrative and Anti-aging medicine Specialist