Covid-19 and Coronavirus can affect the Heart
Learn about the cardiovascular
impact of Covid-19
Dr Nijjer, Consultant Cardiologist, has been treating patients on the NHS Frontlines. He has become experienced in managing patients with Covid-19 and has managed many patients who have developed Cardiac complications of this frightening virus. Research is showing increased clotting, inflammation of the heart and increased arrhythmia.
Dr Nijjer has spoken extensively on Covid-19 and it’s impact on the Heart and Cardiac Care for the Royal Society of Medicine, Imperial College and other international meetings, including the Bangladesh Cardiovascular Society and Armenian Cardiac Society.
Cardiac Testing After Covid-19
ECG
An electrocardiogram can detect arrhythmia or evidence of prior heart attack. Patients having palpitations may need monitoring over 24-72 hours. Some may need 14-day monitors.
Echocardiogram
An ultrasound of the heart will show us if there is any weakness or damage. Heart valves may be leaking and need monitoring over time
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Cardiac Blood Tests
Covid-19 often have an elevation in Troponin levels - a highly sensitive cardiac enzyme. These are a marker of heart damage. Patients with high levels can have a worse prognosis.
Advanced Cardiac Imaging
MRI and CT can be used to detect even subtle areas of damage. CT can be used to assess the heart arteries while MRI looks at the heart muscle in detail.
Heart Attacks During Covid-19 Pandemic
Research data shows that many people chose to stay at home, rather than attend Hospitals during the Covid-19 Pandemic. There has been a significant reduction in patients attending with heart attacks. Those that have come, often do so after significant delays which means they are at higher risk of cardiac complications.
If you felt unwell during the Lockdown and are worried you may have had a cardiac event, please contact us. We can check very quickly and, if needed, can get you started on the right treatment.
Dr Nijjer has written a Blog post on Heart Attacks and Covid-19 which can be read below.
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Worried About Your Heart?
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We understand how frightening it can be when you are worried about your heart. Our team will act quickly to get you an appointment and any tests required. Often we can do tests on the same day. Call now and see how we can help you.
