{"id":6501,"date":"2022-12-19T22:02:45","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T22:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.theemtspot.com\/?p=6501"},"modified":"2026-04-11T19:54:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T19:54:01","slug":"covid-19-and-high-blood-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/covid-19-and-high-blood-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 And High Blood Pressure: What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-larger-font-size\"><strong>Quick Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--ek-bullet-color:#ea4474\" class=\"is-style-connected has-list-bullet-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>High Blood Pressure may not increase your chances of COVID-19, but it makes you less immune to the infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coronavirus can also cause direct cardiac damage if your heart is already compromised due to the effects of high blood pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you notice symptoms like difficulty breathing, chest pain, or blue colouration in your lips, face, or nails, don&#8217;t hesitate to contact your nearest local healthcare practitioner immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the emergence of the coronavirus (COVID-19), many people have wondered whether having high blood pressure might <strong>increase their risk<\/strong> for severe illness and death. A new study shows this may be the case, regardless of other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers in the U.K. studied interactions between COVID-19 and high blood pressure in adults. They discovered that persons with high blood pressure were <strong>22% more likely <\/strong>to be admitted to the hospital or die from the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This suggests that <strong>taking measures to protect yourself <\/strong>during the outbreak is especially important for those with high blood pressure. If you have this condition, keep reading to know how you can keep yourself safe from COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">What&#8217;s The Link Between High Blood Pressure And COVID-19?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is still an unknown fact why people with high blood pressure are at <strong>higher risk for COVID-19<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research suggests that certain medications used to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/hypertension\/\" class=\"ek-link\">treat hypertension<\/a> could weaken the body&#8217;s immune system, making COVID-19 more severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s also no proof that stopping these medications leads to less severe illness. However, there&#8217;s evidence to suggest that high blood pressure may itself <strong>increase a person&#8217;s risk <\/strong>for COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it isn&#8217;t clear how high blood pressure affects the <strong>immune system<\/strong>, it is true that it weakens the body&#8217;s resistance to the virus. Regardless of the reason, high blood pressure is a significant risk factor for COVID-19. So anyone who has it should <strong>seek treatment <\/strong>and avoid exposure to the virus as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">How Does COVID-19 Affect People With HPB Or Hypertension?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although pneumonia is the most common complication of the virus, it can also damage the <strong>cardiovascular system<\/strong>. Since high blood pressure damages arteries and reduces the flow of blood to your heart, your heart works harder to pump enough blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This increased exertion might weaken your heart over time, causing it to be unable to pump the needed <strong>oxygen-rich blood <\/strong>to the rest of your body. Coronavirus can also cause direct cardiac damage, which is especially dangerous if the symptoms of high blood pressure have already weakened your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you also have <strong>plaque accumulation <\/strong>in your arteries, the virus may increase the likelihood that those plaques will break apart and trigger a <strong>heart attack<\/strong>. Previous research has found that people with heart disease who suffer a respiratory illness like the flu or early coronavirus are more likely to have a heart attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you&#8217;re sick, even just a little bit, make sure you <strong>get plenty of rest<\/strong>, drink lots of fluids and avoid aspirin. Visit your nearest doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms, such as <strong>chest pain, breath shortness<\/strong>, or sweating during fever waves. Taking these steps can help prevent a health crisis from turning into a heartbreaking tragedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">What Measures Should You Take?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preventing coronavirus <\/strong>is essential for everyone, especially for people with high blood pressure and other health conditions. Here are some tips to help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get <strong>vaccinated <\/strong>against the virus from approved vaccines, and ensure you are updated on your vaccine booster shots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take enough <strong>medicine <\/strong>to treat high blood pressure and other health conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay at <strong>home <\/strong>whenever possible and limit contact with others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wear a <strong>face mask <\/strong>if you are indoors in public places like malls or libraries where there is substantial or high COVID-19 transmission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stock up on medicines to treat high blood pressure and fever in case you get sick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wash your hands <\/strong>more often with soap and warm water to prevent the spread of germs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean and <strong>disinfect <\/strong>all surfaces, such as countertops and doorknobs, that come into close contact with your body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">How To Control HBP If You Test Positive For COVID-19?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are at risk for developing heart disease, it is very important to control your blood pressure. The best way for this is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/how-to-take\/\" class=\"ek-link\">monitor your blood pressure at home<\/a>, but ensure you are using a <strong>clinically accurate monitor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, continue taking your <strong>medications as prescribed <\/strong>unless otherwise instructed by your doctor. Medicines may reduce the risks associated with hypertension and should not be decreased without consulting with an expert healthcare provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat proteins, and limited amounts of salt helps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/how-to-lower\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>lower blood pressure<\/strong><\/a>. Don&#8217;t forget to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/dehydration-and-blood-pressure-whats-the-connection\/\" class=\"ek-link\">dehydration can cause increased blood pressure levels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">When Should You Seek Medical Help In COVID-19?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience difficulty breathing, chest pain, confusion or disorientation, or blue colouration in your lips, face, and nails, please call the <strong>local healthcare provider.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just in case you&#8217;re unable to rise from your bed, don&#8217;t wait; get to the nearest <strong>hospital <\/strong>immediately. Also, don&#8217;t hesitate to ask for help from <strong>family and friends <\/strong>if needed. Be sure to keep all<strong> medical documents <\/strong>about your COVID-19 infection in a safe place so that you can prove your case if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">Wrapping Up<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High blood pressure <\/strong>is a common health condition that increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and other serious health problems. While it&#8217;s<strong> unlikely <\/strong>that high blood pressure increases your risk of getting COVID-19, it may <strong>raise your chances <\/strong>for serious illness if you contract the virus and become sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the pandemic, patients with high blood pressure should continue to use typical <strong>blood pressure drugs<\/strong> such as ACE inhibitors and ARBs. 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