Czech cardiologists expect increase in heart problems

Czech cardiologists expect an increase in the incidence of heart problems, in particular heart failure and cardiac arrests. In a press release the Czech Cardiology Society, whose members are meeting in Brno on Sunday, said the causes were fear of contracting Covid-19, the postponement of preventative care and the war in Ukraine; people with heart conditions will arrive within the refugee wave while the related economic impact will take its toll on the Czech population, they professional association said.