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I have a heart condition. am i at more risk of getting covid-19 than somebody who doesn't have a heart condition?
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That depends.: Not all conditions increase risk. Heart transplants on immunosuppressive medications, hypertension, recent open heart surgery, heart failure, poorly controlled coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart valve disease with leakage, cardiomyopathy with severe sxs are all risk factors.
Answered 6/14/2020
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A person is not at more risk from getting COVID-19 with most heart conditions, but may be at higher risk of being sicker/having complications if one does get it. This is also true for some other health conditions and medications someone is on (medications that suppress the immune system).
Answered 2/6/2022
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