Permanent Atrial Fibrillation, LVSD and Coronavirus

[Denboabfib]

I have persistent atrial fibrillation , which is actually permanent. I also have left ventricular systolic dysfunction which apparently means that my heart doesn’t pump as efficiently as it should , although I am not yet classed as having heart failure.Does anyone know if this is classified as one of the underlying health conditions that makes me more vulnerable to the corona virus? I’m 70, living in the UK and I’ve scoured Google but can’t find the information I need.

[BobD Volunteer]

if you scroll back 7 hours there is a post with a web page giving all the information you need from Padyn.

[Nafi in reply to BobD]

Hi Bob , I have been looking for that post but can not find it . Is there any chance you could post a link please?

I would be very grateful if you could.

Thank you

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Nafi]

gov.uk/government/publicati... social distancing- and-for-vulnerable-people

Try that

but I tried that and it didn't compute

[Hidden in reply to BobD]

gov.uk/government/publicati...

Try that

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Rachel that works.

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Nafi]

I have just tried to access myself and failed. Sorry. Things moving too fast no doubt.

[Nafi in reply to BobD]

Thank you for trying Bob.

[Neilor73]

Hi,

Just to say I am in the same boat albeit I have been classified as having heart failure. I was awaiting a cardioversion but it seems that may be put back now.

I saw a heart failure nurse today and was told that I am in the category more susceptible to worse effects but not contracting the virus.

Although, I think you are by virtue of your age? I'm 47 so don't hit that category.

Neil