Relevant Information:

• You are NOT at greater risk of contracting COVID-19
• You ARE at greater risk of complications of COVID-19
• 40% of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 had cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases

Potential Complications If You Contract COVID-19:

• Could destabilize plaque in arteries, putting patients at heightened risk of heart attack or stroke
• Inflammation of heart muscle
• Rapid onset of heart failure

Relevant Websites:

American Heart Association Coronavirus Information