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Ok I’m 69 With Heart Condition ( Heart Attack 3

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Posted on Mon, 1 Mar 2021
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 dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

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.


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Ok I’m 69 With Heart Condition ( Heart Attack 3

Brief Answer: It is good to get vaccination before surgical procedure. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. 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.