With social distancing becoming the new normal in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, people have adapted to the 6 feet apart way of life. It is important that everyone takes these guidelines seriously to avoid contracting and spreading the virus, especially for vulnerable populations, such as people with cardiovascular disease. Cardiologist and medical director of Abiomed, Shon Chakrabarti, M.D., MPH, spoke with MindBodyGreen on the increased risk factors people with heart disease might face and how people with the preexisting heart conditions can stay healthy in isolation.
“The important thing is to keep moving,” Chakrabarti said. “For patients with heart disease, spending all day in a sedentary position is just about the worst thing you can do.”
Read the full story: What Heart Patients Need To Know About COVID-19, From An Expert (MindBodyGreen)
