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High Blood Pressure and the Coronavirus: What are the risks and recommendations?
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lesmal
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I take my blood pressure medication regularly as per my Doctor's instructions. I don't believe that COVID-19 affects hypertension and at this stage there doesn't appear to be any proof.
Following common sense and logic is required, ie washing one's hands and staying at home!
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Les
Courtney_J
Community managerGood advisor
Hello everyone,
If you haven't yet received the notification, we've just published an article in our Health Magazine on the risks the coronavirus may present for patients with high blood pressure. In it we try to answer some common questions you may have:
Take a look and let us know what you think in the comments below the article!
Take care,
Courtney
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Courtney_J, Community Manager, Carenity UK
JudyMoody
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@Courtney_J Thank you for this article, I take care of my father who has high blood pressure and I've been worried about him. Fortunately he lives with me and I've been able to work from home and take care of him and keep him safe. This reassures me immensely.
lesmal
AmbassadorGood advisor
@Courtney_J Thank you for the link which I have followed and commented on.
It's an informative aericle with good tips and advice.
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Les
paulamichelle
@lesmal Of course hand washing.....just heard so many things over people on bp meds....Thank you for your input....
lesmal
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@paulamichelle Thank you for your comment.
I've added you to my Friends list and hope you will accept. Perhaps we can communicate, send some messages to each other and get to know each other more.
Keep safe!
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Les
JudyMoody
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Good morning all, I haven't been on in a minute, but I thought I'd share this helpful page I've found from the British Heart Foundation. They've put together a page where they summarise the latest coverage of the coronavirus that is relevant for those with heart and circulatory conditions and help to pick out the ones that you can and cannot trust. It's been very helpful for me because there have been quite a few "shocking" headlines that have raised my own blood pressure! Here's the link:
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lesmal
AmbassadorGood advisor
@JudyMoody Thank you for another useful link!
Will be reading through it and catching up on all the information!
Have a great day!
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Les
Speedyg
Good morning, Judy
Thank you for sharing thing. Have an amazing day.
Gwen
KPangela
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@lesmal thanks for being a calming influence. I'm doing exactly as you.
Keep safe, stay well
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Courtney_J
Community managerGood advisor
Hello everyone,
In this difficult time for public health fueled by the coronavirus, it is important to be well informed about the health recommendations, especially when one is chronically ill and undergoing treatment.
For now, it is not exactly known how the COVID-19 infection affects people with hypertension. Some scientists have suggested that ACE inhibitors and ARBs increase the chances of severe Covid-19 infections, while others refute these claims citing lack of evidence.
Have you received any special instructions from your doctor regarding your care? Have you taken any specific precautions? Do you have any advice for others?
This discussion is yours to share any thoughts or questions you may have.
Take care,
Courtney
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