Are patients with genetic heart disease at particular risk because of Coronavirus?
Interesting information was published on the website of Mayo Clinic.
It doesn't matter if a person has a chronic illness or not, everyone should follow the advice of doctors, from physical distance to personal hygiene.
You should pay attention to the symptoms and contact your doctor. The same recommendation applies to patients with genetic heart disease.
People with a genetic disorder of the heart muscle who are at high risk for complications from Coronavirus infection suffer from the following pathologies: dilated, arrhythmogenic and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and heart failure, as well as symptomatic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with or without obstruction. Patients with these disorders should strictly adhere to the distance and minimize social contact (if possible only with family members).
As we read in the article, strict self-isolation is not mandatory for patients with Brugada syndrome and catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, but they should follow the recommendations.
It is not allowed to take or change the medicine at random; just follow your doctor's instructions.
If you become ill and need to take medication or be hospitalized, the first thing to do is to warn both your doctor and nurse that you have a genetic disorder of the heart rhythm, as certain antibiotics and antiviral medications increase the risk of developing arrhythmias. This information will help the physician individually plan an effective course of treatment for your health.
Source:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/genetic-heart-rhythm-disorders/tab/covid-19/
