Cardiovascular Health and COVID-19 risk
By Omron Healthcare, 02 Apr 2020
OMRON Healthcare recommends people who measure their blood pressure at home to continue monitoring themselves in the usual way as was recommended by their doctors. The current situation with the COVID-19 virus does not provide a medical need in changing the usual monitoring behavior. Regarding the usage of your blood pressure monitor we recommend respecting all the hygienic advices as indicated by the national authorities and preferably not to share your personal blood pressure monitors with others except for family members who share the same household.
- Research shows that viruses, including the seasonal flu, may be more severe for those with hypertension and can increase the risk of health complications.
- If you have high blood pressure, it is important to work with your physician to manage your condition. Take steps to adopt healthy habits like regularly monitoring your blood pressure, eating a healthy diet and regularly exercising.
- If you believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19 or develop symptoms like fever, chest pain or trouble breathing, please contact your physician.
Sharing Data with Physicians
- Many people might be apprehensive about taking themselves or loved ones to a healthcare provider’s office with concerns about exposure to the COVID-19 virus. OMRON connected blood pressure monitors allow users to share blood pressure readings with their physicians remotely.
- Sharing this data can help you and your physician understand if your blood pressure treatment plan is effective. However, if you feel unwell, please contact your physician.
- If you own an OMRON connected blood pressure monitor, you have access to the OMRON Connect mobile app and the BP Diary, which allow users to store, track and share their heart health data with their physician.
- Pairing your device is easy. Simply download the OMRON Connect and follow the on-screen instructions to sync your device.
For any queries, please contact OMRON customer service in your respective country.
ESH UPDATE ON COVID-19
March 19th, 2020 – Statement of the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) on hypertension:
Currently there is no clear evidence that hypertension per se is associated with an increased risk of infection by COVID-19. Therefore, patients with hypertension should apply the same precautions as subjects of the same age category and with the same profile of comorbidities https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/novel-coronavirus-china
In stable patients with COVID-19 infections or at risk for COVID-19 infections, treatment with ACEIs and ARBs should be executed according to the recommendations in the 2018 ESC/ESH guidelines.1 Further research analyzing the continuously increasing data on the impact of hypertension and blood pressure lowering drugs, particularly RAS blockers, on the clinical course of COVID-19 infections is warranted.
A note of caution!
This statement reflects current (12 March 2020) evidence at time of release and may need updating according to novel evidence. The ESH updates their information if needed, which can be found at the following link: https://www.eshonline.org/spotlights/esh-statement-on-covid-19/
Reference:
Williams B, Mancia G, Spiering W, Agabiti Rosei E, Azizi M, Burnier M, Clement DL, Coca A, de Simone G, Dominiczak A, Kahan T, Mahfoud F, Redon J, Ruilope L, Zanchetti A, Kerins M, Kjeldsen SE, Kreutz R, Laurent S, Lip GYH, McManus R, Narkiewicz K, Ruschitzka F, Schmieder RE, Shlyakhto E, Tsioufis C, Aboyans V and Desormais I. 2018 ESC/ESH Guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension: The Task Force for the management of arterial hypertension of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Hypertension: The Task Force for the management of arterial hypertension of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Hypertension. Journal of hypertension. 2018;36:1953-2041.
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