Holistic Care for Post-COVID-19 Positive Patients
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), besides being the largest public health hazard in a century, is generally known as a respiratory ailment. While the majority COVID-19 patients seek medical care for upper airway and respiratory symptoms, increasing evidence suggests that these patients are also at risk for multiple systemic complications including thromboembolic disease, blood vessel damage, and chronic fatigue syndrome. There is mounting evidence of long-term vascular damage, which can have lasting and detrimental effects on the body. The Holistic Healing Heart Center offers holistic care for patients who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Heart Damage in COVID-19 Survivors
Post-COVID symptoms can persist as long-term effects, and are often more pronounced in patients who have pre-existing conditions such as coronary artery disease, diabetes, asthma, sickle cell disease, or cancer.
Common issues for those who have tested positive for COVID are:
- Persistent shortness of breath
- Brain fog
- PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Myocarditis (heart inflammation)
While all are a cause for concern, myocarditis in particular could prove difficult to provide suitable treatment for on the scale that may be required. A research paper published in JAMA Cardiology found that ongoing myocardial inflammation was present in 60% of COVID survivors. Considering how many millions of people have recovered from COVID, or will contract COVID and recover pending the widespread availability of a viable vaccine, this could be an incredible strain on health care providers worldwide, but especially in countries such as the US where infection rates are higher.
Post-COVID-19 Recovery Care For Los Angeles Patients
As part of the Holistic Healing Heart Center’s comprehensive approach to heart health, we offer multistage testing, treatment, lifestyle management and monitoring for post-COVID patients.
A personalized treatment plan will be offered to patients recovering from COVID-19, using advanced diagnostic tools and innovative treatment protocols, ranking from holistic cardiology, primary care, and functional medicine, to nutrition and physical therapy.
Our holistic COVID-19 treatment services for patients include:
- The MaxPulse cardiovascular screening
- EndoPat™ testing
- Supplement Support For Your Immune System
- Remote Patient Monitoring
- Adrenal Stress Testing
- Medically Supervised Weight Loss
- Physical Therapy (referral)
- Echocardiogram to assess LV function
- Stress Test to Evaluate for Ischemia
- Holter/Event Monitor to Assess for Arrhythmias
- Other Cardiac Services
When patients’ test results indicate inflammation in the blood vessels, or other signs of cardiovascular distress, the Holistic Healing Heart Center can offer preventative measures, where applicable.
We are committed to providing comprehensive care for patients recovering from COVID-19 in the greater Los Angeles area. Contact us through our website to book an appointment at our Burbank office. Telemedicine appointments are available.
