COVID Already Treated? ....Does It Put The Heart At Risk? Top Takeaway Points by Lab Director & Senior Dietitian of SastaSundar

Recovered from COVID? Does it cause health complications like heart problems later?

Many of us and our loved ones have recuperated from COVID and some have even encountered Post-COVID health issues such as cardiac problems. So the question of COVID putting the heart at risk came into the picture and the sudden deaths of some celebrities due to cardiac arrest added fuel to it, which led to more questions and no specific answers. But no more!

Here are some quick pointers on Post-COVID Heart Care that will clear our queries.

1.??????Based on various studies and ongoing research results, it has been found that Covid affects heart health. Conditions like Covid-associated myocarditis, Congestive heart failure, Covid-associated hypercoagulability etc. have been commonly noticed in Covid-19 patients.

2.??????Does Covid affect the heart health of all age groups? To know more, watch the full session (link is given at the end).

3.??????Co-morbidity is the most important predisposing factor for getting covid-related health problems. People with diabetes and high blood pressure, people who smoke and drink & people who take anti-anxiety drugs and sleeping pills (both affect the respiratory & cardiovascular systems) are at risk.

4.??????Chest pain is one of the signals of a cardiac problem. Want to know what are the other signs that one shouldn’t ignore? Then click on the link given below to know more.

5.??????The importance of fitness has increased after the onset of covid, but one must know where to draw the line. Post-covid, one must take rest to fight weakness. To be fit, one doesn’t need to do intense exercises, one needs to follow a good diet, walk regularly, practice yoga and de-stress.

6.??????Stress is a major cause of mental and heart ailments. It causes diabetes too. To know the easy ways of beating stress, listen to the full session (link is given at the end).

7.??????Anxiety can be treated by doctors but consuming anti-anxiety drugs for ‘created anxiety’ (fear of getting covid) is not the right thing to do.

8.??????Post-Covid heart care steps at a glance: Quit smoking, say NO to alcohol consumption, quit taking sleeping & anti-anxiety pills, take care of one’s diet by seeking proper advice. The expert dietitians of SastaSundar YANA Diet Clinic can guide you here.

9.??????Did you know? Some fast-food restaurants have introduced healthy and tasty food options (roasted dishes, juices, stews etc.) in their menu after the covid situation.

10.??Taking care of one’s health includes taking a step towards lifestyle and diet modifications and following them religiously, as it can help in reducing medicine intake for many ailments.

11.??What are the tests that one needs to undergo Post-Covid to know the status of one’s health? Go for minimal tests given by the Government. Watch the session to know the details (link is given at the end).

12.??Covid severely affects the lungs. Breathing exercises, saying NO to smoking and doing pranayam takes care of one’s lungs.

13.??Giving importance to preventive healthcare is a must. Preventive healthcare means taking care of one’s whole body and not just a particular organ. The Covid situation has made people aware of this and encouraged them to take care of themselves.

Quite informative, right?

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