Based in Monroe, Los Angeles, Dr. Gregory Sampognaro, MD, currently serves patients at Affinity Health Group and is the chairman of the cardiology committee at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital. Dr. Gregory Sampognaro, MD, is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
Recently, the AAC published an article regarding heart patients and the risks of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as part of their Cardiosmart initiative. Since patients with heart disease are believed to have a greater risk of becoming seriously ill due to the virus, the ACC has released a clinical bulletin called the COVID-19 Clinical Guidance for the Cardiovascular Care Team to assist physicians who treat patients with heart conditions.
COVID-19 produces symptoms including shortness of breath, cough, and fever. Although the illness can be severe, causing organ failure and mortality, it is mild in most cases. However, patients with heart disease are more likely to die from COVID-19. Therefore, these patients should follow precautions to protect themselves from contracting the infection. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone, including patients with heart conditions, can lower their risk of contracting the virus by practicing frequent hand washing, avoiding people who are ill, and cleaning surfaces that are frequently touched.
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