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“We have learned a lot about the coronavirus and we continue to learn. There are three main moments in the course of covid-19. It is about the so-called cytokine storm, the hypercoagulation state, that is, the increase in blood clotting and the changes in the lungs, which lead to low oxygen saturation “, commented in the study of” Wake up “in NOVA Professor Dr. Maria Milanova – Head of the Cardiology Clinic in” Pirogov “.
“These three main mechanisms affect the heart. Unfortunately, we have data from autopsy protocols of patients who died from covid-19, in which inflammatory infiltrates were found in the myocardium. That is, myocardium: inflammation of the heart and, therefore , which affects the excitatory system, arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death, “said Professor Milanova.
“We know that some of the patients with a positive PCR test are asymptomatic. They are treated at home. And, generally, we should not expect serious consequences from them. But it all depends on the accompanying diseases: men, patients with asthma, lung diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, hypertension, they are risk patients, “said Professor Milanova.
“It is possible that the effect of these diseases is very overestimated, because at some point with age, the ability of the heart and the whole body to adapt, it already gains another weight,” said Professor Milanova, adding: “Let us distinguish between infected and I got sick. “
He urged anyone with symptoms to see a doctor, as this is the only way to know if there is a danger.
In Bulgaria, about 170 thousand people suffer from heart failure.
“The health of our heart is important to everyone. There are things that are very simple and are related only to our desire and efforts in this direction. It is about overweight, immobility and alcohol abuse,” explained Professor Milanova.
According to her, many smokers survive heart attacks because their heart vessels adapt to the stress caused by cigarette smoking. However, smoking is a risk factor for heart health and has no protective effect.
Professor Milanova also pointed out that freezing temperatures pose a great risk to heart health. She advised anyone with chest pain when leaving a warm room in the cold in winter to seek medical attention.
