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COVID-19 is still a global pandemic being fought against by millions worldwide. Despite the vaccines, it still is a prevalent threat to people due to their long-term impact. COVID-19 leaves a long list of prevailing symptoms that wreak havoc in the daily lives of individuals.
The majority of COVID-19 patients recover fully within a few weeks. However, some people with moderate infection continue to show symptoms after they have healed.
According to an AIG Hospital health study, more than 40% of COVID-19 patients are experiencing post-COVID symptoms ranging from headaches, bodily pains, and weariness to more severe difficulties such as lung fibrosis, heart attack, and neuron loss.
Post-COVID symptoms affect 48 percent of hospitalized patients and 37.6% of non-hospitalized patients. According to studies, more than half of the 236 million people worldwide who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since December 2019 will endure post-COVID symptoms for up to six months after recovering.
According to the study, governments, health care organisations, and public health specialists should prepare for the enormous number of COVID-19 survivors who will require care for various psychological and physical ailments.
Persistent COVID-19 cardiac issues can hinder recovery for persons who have experienced COVID-19. For example, some of the symptoms typical in coronavirus “long-haulers,” such as palpitations, dizziness, chest discomfort, and shortness of breath, might be caused by cardiac issues or just from being infected with COVID-19.
An increasing number of studies indicates that many COVID-19 survivors suffer from cardiac damage, even if they don’t have underlying heart disease and aren’t unwell enough to be hospitalised. This recent development has healthcare specialists concerned about an increase in heart failure. Early in the epidemic, it was evident that many hospitalised people had suffered heart harm.
Some COVID-19 patients who are not hospitalised have recently been shown to suffer from cardiac damage. It raises the possibility that some people will survive the first illness but suffer from cardiovascular damage and consequences.
These problems, such as myocarditis and heart muscle inflammation, may raise the risk of heart failure in the future. Nearly one-fourth of COVID-19 hospitalizations have been associated with cardiovascular problems, which have been linked to almost 40% of all COVID-19-related fatalities.
However, two recent studies imply that cardiac injury among infected people may be more common. A review of an autopsy performed on 39 COVID-19 patients published in JAMA Cardiology found infections in the hearts of patients who had not been diagnosed with cardiovascular concerns while unwell.
Another JAMA Cardiology research examined cardiac MRIs of 100 persons who had recovered from COVID-19 in the previous two to three months. Researchers discovered cardiac abnormalities in 78% of healed patients and “ongoing myocardial inflammation” in 60%. The same study found elevated levels of troponin.
This blood enzyme indicates cardiac injury in 76% of individuals examined, even though heart function appeared primarily intact. The majority of the individuals in the research did not require hospitalisation.
People recuperating from the coronavirus may exhibit signs of POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). POTS is a neurological disorder that affects the composition of the nervous system that governs heart rhythm and blood flow rather than a cardiac issue.
When you get up, the condition might induce rapid heartbeats, which can cause brain fog, weariness, palpitations, lightheadedness, and other symptoms. COVID-19 patients may experience symptoms comparable to a heart attack, such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and abnormalities on their echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) or EKG.
However, when these individuals have an angiography, there is frequently no sign of a substantial blockage in the heart’s blood channels, indicating a heart attack in progress. Myocarditis symptoms might potentially be mistaken for those of a heart attack.
Furthermore, viral infections such as COVID-19 can promote the formation of highly minute blood clots, clogging tiny blood arteries and causing discomfort. People experiencing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack should seek immediate medical assistance rather than attempting to manage these symptoms at home.
While a lot of these conditions can be managed at home, most of them require a hospital with good doctors to assist patients through the heart issues. So, having a best hospital with all the equipment and an expert doctor can be a boon for people recovering post-COVID.
Cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and a competent nursing staff comprise the cardiac sciences team of Parul Sevashram Hospital. Patients are given proper monitoring, accurate diagnosis, management, treatment, rehabilitation services, and the most excellent care in dealing with swift reactions linked to Heart Diseases.
Holter Monitoring (24-hour ECG monitoring), Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring, Carotid Doppler, and Peripheral Arterial Doppler are just a handful of the cardiac procedures offered to patients.
If you are concerned about post-COVID cardiac care, schedule an appointment with our specialist cardiologists at Parul Sevashram Hospital right now!
Dr. Dipesh Duttaroy holds more than 38 years of rich and vast experience in General Surgery and is designated as Director – Post Graduate Studies and Professor in Department of General Surgery at Parul Institute of Medical Science & Research. He is superannuated as Professor and Head – Department of Surgery; Medical College Baroda and has also served in various capacities at Govt. Medical College Surat and M.P Shah Medical College Jamnagar. He has been Dean of students – Faculty of Medicine at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and as Postgraduate Guide in General Surgery for more than 50 students.
As an ex- member of the ethics committee of Medical Council of India and presently ethics committee member HMPCMCE Karamsad and IECHR Medical College Baroda; Dr. Duttaroy holds a dignified position as subject expert in the selection boards for UPSC and GPSC, Examiner at various universities, National Board of Examinations & has been an assessor for accreditation facilities for the MCI and NBE.
Dr. Atul Kumar Saxena is a Medical Superintendent at Parul Institute of Medical Science & Research.Dr. A.K.Saxena, Medical Superintendent, brings to PSH a vast surgical experience of over 35 years in General Surgery. He is an alumnus of Baroda Medical College. He has worked at the Government Medical College & SSG Hospital, Baroda in various capacities since 1981. He has handled administrative duties as Medical Superintendent of 1500 bed SSG Hospital, Baroda, Additional Dean of Baroda Medical College and Head of EM Dept. He established the Department of Emergency Medicine at Baroda Medical College offering MCI recognised MD programme in EM. He has been on the selection boards of the UPSC & GPSC as subject expert. He has been a UG & PG examiner at various universities in the country and the NBE both for General Surgery & EM. He has guided more than 45 PG students for their research in General Surgery & Emergency Medicine. He has been an assessor for Medical facilities for the MCI and the NBE at Medical Colleges & Hospitals. He has been a member of the Senate and PG council at the M.S. University of Baroda.
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Dr. V.P. Hathila is a Dean at Parul Institute of Medical Sciences & Research. He is well known surgeon has conducted many complicated surgeries during his tenure as professor at SSG Hospital, Baroda and still continues to do in spite of being the post of Dean.He is Life Member of the Indian Medical Association and Gujarat Surgeons Association. He has done vast amount of work in clinical field as clinical trial experience especially in the field of Gastroenterology and Genitourinary surgery in which he has mastery. He is Life member of Indian Medical Association and Surgeon Association.
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Dr.Devanshu Patel, a dynamic, visionary and proactive leader, is President of Parul University. His unflinching commitment to the cause of education and whose continuous efforts for spreading the cause of education not only in Gujarat but also in different states of India and also in 49 different countries have resulted in more than 25,000 students pursuing their undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral degree programmes in 34 academic institutions offering more than 160 degree programmes.
Ms. Ekta Modi (MBA; Healthcare Administration) represents Parul Sevashram Hospital as Chief Operating Officer and has a 16 plus years of strong experience in diverse areas of Healthcare; a firm believer of Patient Centricity approach model. She has honour of prestigious Management Development Program from AIIMS (New Delhi), a known speaker at many renowned forums for Customer Delight, Human Resource engagement, Networking and Interdisciplinary approach, Digital Communication & Branding areas.
Dr Geetika Madan Patel is a proficient doctor and administrator having pursued her MBBS and MD in Community Medicine with Gold Medal from the illustrious Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Currently she is the Member of Board of Governance and Medical Director of Parul University.She has played key role in the establishment of various medical institutions & hospitals in Parul University and is now heading Parul Sevashram Hospital.
Dr.Komal Patel serves as Member of the Governing Body in the University and Director. She oversees smooth functioning of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Parul Sevashram Hospital and she is actively involved in establishing and developing surgical departments in Parul Sevashram Hospital.She had worked as a Gynaecologist and Obstetrician in Parul Maternity Home in Baroda prior to joining Parul University..