Doctors at Ras Al Khaimah Hospital recommended that patients with high blood pressure not go to hospitals except for the extreme necessity of being prone to infection with the "Corona" virus, and reduce fatty meals, eat healthy meals, exercise, take medicine on time and avoid stress and anxiety and keep calm to protect their health from Corona risk.
Internal medicine consultant at Ras Al Khaimah Hospital, Dr. Al-Hadi Al-Tayeb Abbas, said that some researchers pointed out that the effect of high blood pressure on the heart makes patients more exposed to the risk of infection with Corona virus, and continued that patients with blood pressure must maintain calm and avoid panic And taking the drug is the best that they can do to protect themselves from the virus.
The medical director of Ras Al Khaimah Hospital, Dr. Aaron Goyal, on the occasion of the "International Day for High Blood Pressure", pointed out the need for patients to focus on making changes in their lifestyle and building a strong immune system that is more important at this stage by reducing fatty foods and eating salt. In limited quantities, regularly take their medications, and monitor blood pressure at home using home medical devices.
He explained that with global levels of anxiety rising and fears of increased use of antidepressants in this period, patients should beware of the effects of taking depression medications and respond to the recent campaign launched by the country with a view to promoting mental health.
The CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Hospital, Dr. Reda Siddiqui, pointed out that patients with high blood pressure should relax and get as far as possible from the Corona crisis, stay at home and follow the usual medical directions more accurately than before in order to keep blood pressure at its levels. Natural control and monitoring of their health regularly and adherence to the State directives to maintain social separation and maintain their safety, because they are more likely to contract the disease than others.
He explained that patients with high blood pressure should not fear because stress is one of the main factors that cause ferocious eating that leads to obesity, diabetes, heart problems and other chronic health problems, which make people more vulnerable to complications of the Corona virus.
He added that medications must be taken on time to control blood pressure to avoid serious health problems such as heart and kidney failure, in addition to doing relaxation exercises that help physical activity to reduce systolic blood pressure and strengthen the heart to pump more blood with less effort, as this will help to relieve stress and stimulate a condition Physical and mental positive.