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Vaccination is Effective in Reducing Covid-19 Deaths in Heart Patients

Merdeka.com – Vaccination brings many benefits to society. Besides being able to reduce the risk of being exposed to Covid-19, the Covid-19 vaccine can also relieve the symptoms that appear when exposed to Covid-19. Even vaccination has also been shown to reduce mortality in Covid-19 positive patients who suffer from heart disease.

General Chairperson of the Central Executive Board of the Indonesian Cardiovascular Specialist Doctors Association (PP PERKI) Isman Firdaus conveyed the link between heart disease and COVID-19. Since COVID-19 hit in early 2020, data has been reported, COVID-19 infection worsens heart patients.

“We from PERKI ask all people, especially those suffering from heart disease, to strictly maintain health protocols. Then vaccinate to avoid exposure to COVID-19,” Isman ordered when giving a press statement for World Heart Day 2021 recently.

“If infected with COVID-19, it is not serious and reduces mortality and also takes advantage of the use of digital health or teleconsulting.” he added.

As per the reports compiled by PERKI, both abroad and in Indonesia, especially from China and America. That patients who experience exposure to COVID-19 infection can trigger a worsening.

“So, those whose heart patients are exposed to COVID-19 will cause a serious need for cardiovascular disease and death. Reports at the hospital, 16.3 percent turned out to be in the isolation room having comorbid cardiovascular disease,” he explained.

The data also shows that usually heart attack patients account for 8 percent of the death rate in Indonesia, but when infected with COVID-19 the death rate increases by 22-23 percent.

Therefore, it is important for those of you who have heart disease, to immediately consult a doctor for a vaccination plan. If you meet the requirements, then don’t delay to immediately vaccinate Covid-!9. In addition, don’t forget to always be disciplined in implementing health protocols.

Source: Liputan6.com
Reporter:Fitri Haryanti Harsono [dzm]

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