Taking Care of Your Heart

Taking Care of Your Heart

New deaths amd the coronavirus is fron?an?

Center when it comes to medical concerns today.

But that doesn't mean you should ignore other health concerns... like heart conditions or strokes.

Kimt news 3's alex jirgens joins us live now with a doctor's advice on how to navigate other medical concerns in this crisis.

Alex?

Live behind the walls here at mercy one north iowa... a lot of attention is being focused on coronavirus recovery and care.

But medical experts want to remind you they're still here to help with other health concerns.

I spoke with cardiologist dr denisa hagau (ha?ow).

She's noticed some patients who have had heart attacks or stroke symptoms aren't coming to the hospital after experiencing symptoms..

Sometimes for several days.

In a lot of cases?

It's because they're scare to contract the virus at the hospital.

However hagau is reassuring people mercy one is taking plenty of precautions to keep people safe.

And in a lot of medical emergencies?

You can't afford not to come in and get care.xxx "we can act in time and prevent you from having irrepairable damage.

We can open up the artery with stints or some if need surgical intervention, but we definitely can help."

For those who you don't feel safe coming to the hospital?

You might be able to see a professional through a virtual visit.

All you need is the zoom application on your phone or computer?

Plus your email address.

Live in mason city alex jirgen?

Thank you alex.

Right now?

Per governor reynolds' orders elective heart related surgeries are not being performed... but there are exceptions for those who urgently