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Shouldn’t I Get COVID Vacine Before Going In Hospital With Heart Condition?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Feb 2021
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Question : Ok I’m 69 with heart condition ( heart attack 3 plus yrs Ago / drove in myself/ short of breath 2 days ) well they take me in for stent & puncture my Aorta/ & I stay in hospital 5 months/ cardiac rehab / a year ! Now my aorta is 5.3 centimeters & operation is scheduled for Feb 15 th ! Shouldn’t I get COVID vacine before going in hospital! Got zero help from everyone I call
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is good to get vaccination before surgical procedure.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Taking count of your history of heart disease and aortal issues you are at the risk group patients which need to have priority on getting the vaccine.
Having a surgical procedure and being in hospital may increase the risk of exposure towards covid19.
It is good to take the vaccine as soon as possible . You may get some immune system protection since the first week after vaccination but you need two weeks after second dose to have full protection.


Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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Shouldn’t I Get COVID Vacine Before Going In Hospital With Heart Condition?

Brief Answer: It is good to get vaccination before surgical procedure. Detailed Answer: Hello, Taking count of your history of heart disease and aortal issues you are at the risk group patients which need to have priority on getting the vaccine. Having a surgical procedure and being in hospital may increase the risk of exposure towards covid19. It is good to take the vaccine as soon as possible . You may get some immune system protection since the first week after vaccination but you need two weeks after second dose to have full protection. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.