• Is heart disease a factor that makes covid-19 more fatal?

I am a 60 year old male. I want to know is heart disease a factor that makes covid-19 more fatal?

2 Answers

  • Cardiologist
  • Clifton, NJ

Yes.

  • Cardiac Electrophysiologist
  • Newark, New Jersey

Yes. Certain patients who have weak hearts (Cardiomyopathy), or Coronary artery disease can be at a higher risk when get COVID-19. Because COVID-19 can increase blood viscosity that inturn can cause multiple blood clots

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