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It can take a while to come to terms with having a heart attack, but everyone is different. For some people, their recovery will be quick. For others, it may take longer.  Some people worry about having another heart attack, or not being able to do as much as before. Try not to think too far ahead. Many people make a full recovery. It just takes time. You may have times when you feel well, followed by days when you feel less well. This is normal and it’s important not to be too hard on yourself. Heart attack recovery in hospital ...

High cholesterol can lead to life-changing health problems. But these can be avoided if you get tested, as Senior Cardiac Nurse Philippa Hobson explains. High cholesterol symptoms Most people with high cholesterol don't have any symptoms. You can’t feel your cholesterol level increasing, so you might not realise there is a problem until you have a heart attack or stroke.   Cholesterol test Having high cholesterol can lead to fatty substances sticking to your artery walls, reducing blood flow. This can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. You can’t feel your cholesterol level increasing, so you might not realise there is a problem ...

As well as the groups above, you’re classed as at high risk from coronavirus if one of these applies to you. These mean you’re at higher risk of getting seriously ill from the disease than someone who doesn’t have a health issue – it doesn’t mean you have to stay home and not go out at all. Over 70 years oldPregnantLung disease, including asthmaChronic kidney diseaseVery obese (body mass index of 40 or over) Covid-19 coronavirus is still a relatively new disease and we are learning more who is most at risk of complications. This list is based on the best ...

Yes, you are at high risk if you have heart valve disease (for example, a leaky or narrowed valve). You are considered particularly high risk if your valve disease is severe and causes symptoms (such as if you regularly feel breathless, or you have symptoms from your heart valve problem despite medication), or if you are waiting for a valve repair or replacement). You can reduce your risk by carefully following the guidance on social distancing and frequent handwashing. You should carry on working from home if you can, but you can go to work if your workplace is Covid-secure.

If you have heart failure (including congestive heart failure) that causes symptoms such as breathlessness or tiredness, then you are classed as at high risk. This means if you catch coronavirus you are more likely to get seriously ill than other people who don’t have health issues. If you’re also over 70, or your heart failure restricts your daily life, or you've needed to see heart failure services regularly, or you’ve been admitted to hospital to treat your heart failure within the last year, then you’re at particularly high risk. Whether you’re at high risk or particularly high risk, you can reduce your ...

If you have diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2), you are considered at high risk, which means if you catch coronavirus you could get more ill than other people who don’t have a health problem. Research looking at people who go into hospital with coronavirus has found that those with diabetes are more likely to die, although the risk of dying is still very low. It's likely that if your diabetes is well controlled, your risk is lower than if it isn't well controlled, so it's more important than ever to control your diabetes as well as possible. Take your medication as ...

If you’ve had open heart surgery (where your breastbone is cut open) in the last three months, you’re at particularly high risk of complications from coronavirus. You should carefully follow the advice on social distancing and hand-washing, and limit the number of face-to-face interactions you have to reduce your chance of catching the virus. Having had heart surgery does not place you in the shielding category. You should carry on working from home if you can, but you can go to work if your workplace is Covid-secure.

If you have angina that is controlled by medicines, and that does not cause you frequent or severe symptoms, this is still coronary heart disease and means you’re at high risk from coronavirus. This means if you catch coronavirus you are more likely to get seriously ill than other people who don’t have health issues. If you’re also over 70, or also have lung or kidney disease, you’re at particularly high risk. If you have angina that limits your daily life or means you frequently have to use your GTN spray or tablets under the tongue, or is unpredictable, you are considered ...

I have a heart or circulatory condition – am I at increased risk of coronavirus? We know that this is a frightening time for lots of people, especially if you already have a health problem. Most people with coronavirus (Covid-19) have mild symptoms and make a full recovery. Having a heart or circulatory condition probably doesn’t make you any more likely to catch coronavirus than anyone else. But if you have a heart condition it may mean that you could get more ill if you catch it, so it’s really important to protect yourself. Anyone with a heart condition is ...

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