People with underlying heart disease and hypertension appear to be at increased risk of a poor outcome if infected with SARS-CoV-2.
As 1-in-2 Australians aged 65+ years have cardiovascular disease, at-risk Australians are urged to to ensure that follow-up appointments are kept and that if their condition changes they should seek medical attention.
Whether it be coronary disease, atrial fibrillation or heart failure patients, we need to ensure these people are receiving optimal cardiac care, given the upcoming flu season and the current COVID-19 outbreak” Prof. Stephen Worthley
To protect our patients and staff, GenesisCare has implemented a number of precautionary measures in our practices, including risk assessment screening, increased cleaning rounds, temperature checking, infection control training refreshers for staff, appropriate social distancing within the clinics and limiting visitors.