Hypertension and the Coronavirus<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\nWith the outbreak of the coronavirus, COVID-19, these are unsettling times. It\u2019s tempting to see current circumstances as an overreaction, but growing medical evidence suggests that would be a detrimental mistake.<\/p>\n
That does not mean panic is the only option, but it does mean that, like it or not,\u00a0it\u2019s time to educate yourself.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a lot we don\u2019t know at this point, but one thing we do know is that heart health plays a part in the risk of contracting the virus and fighting it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n
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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nRisk factors<\/strong><\/h3>\nAny sort of health condition, from asthma to diabetes, puts you more at risk for contracting COVID-19 and developing serious symptoms. Hypertension is no exception. That\u2019s a concerning and sobering fact considering that, according to the American Heart Association,\u00a0nearly half of US adults have high blood pressure<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Those with heart-related conditions may be amongst the most vulnerable. The American Heart Association has reported that\u00a040 percent<\/a>\u00a0of hospitalized COVID-19 patients have cardiovascular disease or cerebrovascular disease. And\u00a0studies of COVID-19 cases<\/a>\u00a0in China suggest a higher mortality rate for adults with high blood pressure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n
Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\nHigh blood pressure is not a documented symptom of COVID-19, but it can exacerbate the symptoms of the virus.\u00a0\u00a0According to the World Health Organization<\/a>, symptoms include a fever, dry cough, and tiredness.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to note that in some cases, symptoms may not appear for up to\u00a014 days after exposure<\/a>. Which is why such extreme steps have been taken to avoid transmitting the virus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n
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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![](\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Flatening-the-curve-1030x687.jpeg\" "Flatening the curve")
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nFlattening the curve<\/strong><\/h3>\nNow some good news, there are simple steps you can take to avoid contracting or spreading the virus. If you\u2019re tired of hearing about #FlattenTheCurve, too bad. Until we manage to do just that, it\u2019s going to be all over the place. So, here\u2019s what you can do to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and to lessen the stress on our hospitals:<\/p>\n
\n- Wash your hands.<\/li>\n
- Avoid touching your face.<\/li>\n
- Practice social distancing (at least 6 feet from other people in public spaces).<\/li>\n
- If you can, stay home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n
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Maintaining heart health<\/strong><\/h3>\nBecause hypertension is so closely related to COVID-19, there are some steps you can take to focus on your heart health while you are sheltering in place.<\/p>\n
\n- Monitor your blood pressure daily.\u00a0 Here’s a\u00a0handy 4 week logbook<\/a>\u00a0you can use, or download an app, like\u00a0A&D Connect<\/a>, to keep track electronically.<\/li>\n
- Maintain a\u00a0healthy diet<\/a>, and resist the urge to snack on\u00a0high sodium snacks<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Make sure to exercise –\u00a0there are many exercise resources available online and workouts you can do from home without special equipment, like\u00a0yoga<\/a>,\u00a0or even taking a walk around the neighborhood.<\/li>\n
- Reduce stress<\/a>\u00a0– don’t forget to unplug from media and take time to unwind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>
With the outbreak of the coronavirus, COVID-19, these are unsettling times. It\u2019s tempting to see current circumstances as an overreaction, but growing medical evidence suggests that would be a detrimental mistake.<\/p>\n
That does not mean panic is the only option, but it does mean that, like it or not,\u00a0it\u2019s time to educate yourself.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a lot we don\u2019t know at this point, but one thing we do know is that heart health plays a part in the risk of contracting the virus and fighting it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nRisk factors<\/strong><\/h3>\nAny sort of health condition, from asthma to diabetes, puts you more at risk for contracting COVID-19 and developing serious symptoms. Hypertension is no exception. That\u2019s a concerning and sobering fact considering that, according to the American Heart Association,\u00a0nearly half of US adults have high blood pressure<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Those with heart-related conditions may be amongst the most vulnerable. The American Heart Association has reported that\u00a040 percent<\/a>\u00a0of hospitalized COVID-19 patients have cardiovascular disease or cerebrovascular disease. And\u00a0studies of COVID-19 cases<\/a>\u00a0in China suggest a higher mortality rate for adults with high blood pressure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n
Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\nHigh blood pressure is not a documented symptom of COVID-19, but it can exacerbate the symptoms of the virus.\u00a0\u00a0According to the World Health Organization<\/a>, symptoms include a fever, dry cough, and tiredness.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to note that in some cases, symptoms may not appear for up to\u00a014 days after exposure<\/a>. Which is why such extreme steps have been taken to avoid transmitting the virus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nFlattening the curve<\/strong><\/h3>\nNow some good news, there are simple steps you can take to avoid contracting or spreading the virus. If you\u2019re tired of hearing about #FlattenTheCurve, too bad. Until we manage to do just that, it\u2019s going to be all over the place. So, here\u2019s what you can do to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and to lessen the stress on our hospitals:<\/p>\n
\n- Wash your hands.<\/li>\n
- Avoid touching your face.<\/li>\n
- Practice social distancing (at least 6 feet from other people in public spaces).<\/li>\n
- If you can, stay home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n
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Maintaining heart health<\/strong><\/h3>\nBecause hypertension is so closely related to COVID-19, there are some steps you can take to focus on your heart health while you are sheltering in place.<\/p>\n
\n- Monitor your blood pressure daily.\u00a0 Here’s a\u00a0handy 4 week logbook<\/a>\u00a0you can use, or download an app, like\u00a0A&D Connect<\/a>, to keep track electronically.<\/li>\n
- Maintain a\u00a0healthy diet<\/a>, and resist the urge to snack on\u00a0high sodium snacks<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Make sure to exercise –\u00a0there are many exercise resources available online and workouts you can do from home without special equipment, like\u00a0yoga<\/a>,\u00a0or even taking a walk around the neighborhood.<\/li>\n
- Reduce stress<\/a>\u00a0– don’t forget to unplug from media and take time to unwind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>
Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\nHigh blood pressure is not a documented symptom of COVID-19, but it can exacerbate the symptoms of the virus.\u00a0\u00a0According to the World Health Organization<\/a>, symptoms include a fever, dry cough, and tiredness.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to note that in some cases, symptoms may not appear for up to\u00a014 days after exposure<\/a>. Which is why such extreme steps have been taken to avoid transmitting the virus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nFlattening the curve<\/strong><\/h3>\nNow some good news, there are simple steps you can take to avoid contracting or spreading the virus. If you\u2019re tired of hearing about #FlattenTheCurve, too bad. Until we manage to do just that, it\u2019s going to be all over the place. So, here\u2019s what you can do to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and to lessen the stress on our hospitals:<\/p>\n
\n- Wash your hands.<\/li>\n
- Avoid touching your face.<\/li>\n
- Practice social distancing (at least 6 feet from other people in public spaces).<\/li>\n
- If you can, stay home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n
\n- \n
Maintaining heart health<\/strong><\/h3>\nBecause hypertension is so closely related to COVID-19, there are some steps you can take to focus on your heart health while you are sheltering in place.<\/p>\n
\n- Monitor your blood pressure daily.\u00a0 Here’s a\u00a0handy 4 week logbook<\/a>\u00a0you can use, or download an app, like\u00a0A&D Connect<\/a>, to keep track electronically.<\/li>\n
- Maintain a\u00a0healthy diet<\/a>, and resist the urge to snack on\u00a0high sodium snacks<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Make sure to exercise –\u00a0there are many exercise resources available online and workouts you can do from home without special equipment, like\u00a0yoga<\/a>,\u00a0or even taking a walk around the neighborhood.<\/li>\n
- Reduce stress<\/a>\u00a0– don’t forget to unplug from media and take time to unwind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nFlattening the curve<\/strong><\/h3>\nNow some good news, there are simple steps you can take to avoid contracting or spreading the virus. If you\u2019re tired of hearing about #FlattenTheCurve, too bad. Until we manage to do just that, it\u2019s going to be all over the place. So, here\u2019s what you can do to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and to lessen the stress on our hospitals:<\/p>\n
\n- Wash your hands.<\/li>\n
- Avoid touching your face.<\/li>\n
- Practice social distancing (at least 6 feet from other people in public spaces).<\/li>\n
- If you can, stay home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n
\n- \n
Maintaining heart health<\/strong><\/h3>\nBecause hypertension is so closely related to COVID-19, there are some steps you can take to focus on your heart health while you are sheltering in place.<\/p>\n
\n- Monitor your blood pressure daily.\u00a0 Here’s a\u00a0handy 4 week logbook<\/a>\u00a0you can use, or download an app, like\u00a0A&D Connect<\/a>, to keep track electronically.<\/li>\n
- Maintain a\u00a0healthy diet<\/a>, and resist the urge to snack on\u00a0high sodium snacks<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Make sure to exercise –\u00a0there are many exercise resources available online and workouts you can do from home without special equipment, like\u00a0yoga<\/a>,\u00a0or even taking a walk around the neighborhood.<\/li>\n
- Reduce stress<\/a>\u00a0– don’t forget to unplug from media and take time to unwind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>
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Maintaining heart health<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Because hypertension is so closely related to COVID-19, there are some steps you can take to focus on your heart health while you are sheltering in place.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Monitor your blood pressure daily.\u00a0 Here’s a\u00a0handy 4 week logbook<\/a>\u00a0you can use, or download an app, like\u00a0A&D Connect<\/a>, to keep track electronically.<\/li>\n
- Maintain a\u00a0healthy diet<\/a>, and resist the urge to snack on\u00a0high sodium snacks<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Make sure to exercise –\u00a0there are many exercise resources available online and workouts you can do from home without special equipment, like\u00a0yoga<\/a>,\u00a0or even taking a walk around the neighborhood.<\/li>\n
- Reduce stress<\/a>\u00a0– don’t forget to unplug from media and take time to unwind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>
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