{"id":27345,"date":"2025-07-17T22:26:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T22:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/?p=17801"},"modified":"2025-08-18T18:14:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T18:14:00","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-your-hearts-response-to-the-covid-19-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/what-you-need-to-know-about-your-hearts-response-to-the-covid-19-virus\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Your Heart&#8217;s Response to the COVID-19 Virus?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">COVID-19 and heart rate<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> share a connection especially, a high heart rate with symptoms that can be a sign of heart problems and long COVID complications. You should seek medical attention to manage your condition and prevent complications. So, what should you do? <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn how COVID increases your risk of heart issues<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and what is the best option for you in this article.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">a consultation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> with the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">best <\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">cardiologists in Brooklyn.<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who\u2019s at risk?<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Studies found that 3 out of 10 people with COVID-19 will develop long COVID (also called chronic COVID, long-haul COVID, post-acute COVID-19, post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC)). What medical professionals refer to as &#8220;long COVID&#8221; is if some or all of your symptoms (such as exhaustion, an elevated heart rate, chest discomfort, dizziness, diarrhea, joint pain, or difficulty breathing) return or persist for four weeks or longer after you&#8217;ve experienced COVID. Research shows if you get long COVID, then you need to be hospitalized or go to the intensive care unit (ICU). You\u2019re also at risk if you\u2019re not vaccinated.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recent evidence found that anybody who gets exposed to COVID-19 can get long COVID and have a higher risk for heart problems even after a year when you get diagnosed positive. This includes people who:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Had no symptoms<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Had a mild or moderate infection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Had other health conditions before COVID-19<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Also, researchers found that you may be at risk even if you are fit and healthy, don\u2019t smoke or drink alcoholic beverages, or have any medical conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and obesity before the viral infection.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Certain racial and ethnic minorities are more prone to long COVID which include Indigenous, African American, and Latino people. They also have the highest rates of COVID-19 infections and exposure. This can also increase their risk of heart problems and having symptoms for a longer time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">No proper health care or working with ethnic and racial minorities can increase your risk of long-term COVID-related heart problems.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"none\">What can you do?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If your heart rate is faster than usual with certain symptoms you need to seek medical attention to rule out complications and manage your condition. Keep in mind that sometimes your high heart rate resolves on its own, but not always. If that happens, then it\u2019s a sign of something more severe.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Besides heart rate you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness or difficulty breathing can indicate heart problems. Patients should seek medical help if they notice chest pain or discomfort, palpitations, and pounding.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If your symptoms do not improve week to week or last longer than 4 weeks, then you should seek medical attention.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">People with COVID-19 recover at different paces. For example, if your symptoms are linked to a deconditioned heart, then you may have an elevated heart rate. It takes time to heal and get back to everyday life activities. So, seeking medical help when the heart rate gets faster with symptoms is the best option.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">For any heart problems, <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">call us at +<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">1(347) 384-5690<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. <\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Cardiologists at <\/span><\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Doral Health &amp; Wellness<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> consistently have outstanding patient satisfaction ratings. The professionals at Heart Specialist Brooklyn are able to greatly improve their patient\u2019s health and quality of life because of their vast training and experience. New Yorkers can get the best medical, surgical, and cardiovascular care at Doral Health &amp; Wellness Brooklyn. Visit us at 1797 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212.<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COVID-19 and heart rate share a connection especially, a high heart rate with symptoms that can be a sign of heart problems and long COVID complications. You should seek medical attention to manage your condition and prevent complications. So, what should you do? 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