Underlying Conditions

[x3 skier]

I have wondered what is an “underlying condition”. As an example, if a person had high blood pressure, took medicine, exercised, etc and now has normal blood pressure, do they have an “underlying condition”? Same with any other thing mentioned except age.

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[bluehende]

I would say that most are using that form you fill out when you go into any medical office. So for me that would be a yes. There probably is no real standard and until the data is collated and massaged like crap we will not know for sure. I saw a breakdown of data from China (only place available) from the WHO that put the increased risk with hypertension at 6%. This was from patients considered critical. It also did not say if it was a 6% on top of the 49% death rate or an increase of 6% of the 49%. As much as I like you want to know how that translates to control vs non controlled blood pressure that data is not available.

 

[Lydlady]

I wondered about the same thing. I have high blood pressure but it is under control with medication.

 

[TravelTime]

There is a lot of information on the internet if you google “underlying conditions meaning“ as to how underlying conditions are generally defined, with or without meds. The CDC has also issued guidance on this.

What is an underlying health condition or issue for COVID-19?

WFAA spoke with 10 doctors to find out what exactly that term means.

www.wfaa.com

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

www.cdc.gov

I would guess that if you have had cancer but are in remission, you are probably still at higher risk than someone without any history of cancer. Generally people who have had an underlying condition, even if it is in remission or controlled by meds, are weaker than people without one. If you got rid of your underlying condition through a healthy diet and exercise, you are probably stronger than someone who only has a condition controlled by medication. Most of these conditions require daily meds and the meds may or may not completely control the condition. The way I look at it, if you are taking meds to control a condition, you still have it because it will come back as soon as you stop the meds. But if you got rid of it through diet and exercise, I would probably say you no longer have it as long as you keep your healthy habits going.

 

[x3 skier]

Interesting that the CDC doesn’t consider High Blood Pressure as a high risk item for COVID - 19

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[TravelTime]

It is also interesting that the CDC says "serious" heart problems. I would have thought that any heart problem is a risk factor if you get Covid. Maybe that is why they do not have high blood pressure on their list. High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease, right? But having high blood pressure alone might not be a risk factor if you get Covid?

 

[bogey21]

I have wondered what is an “underlying condition”. As an example, if a person had high blood pressure, took medicine, exercised, etc and now has normal blood pressure, do they have an “underlying condition”?

IMO one still has the underlying condition. It is just under control...

George

 

[SmithOp]

I asked my cardiologist about AFib, he said I was not high risk because never had heart attack or bypass. I've been on BP and Cholesterol meds for 20 yrs.

I would think it's any condition that lowers efficiency of heart or lungs, need them in top shape to clear infection.

My FIL has had 3 bypass and has a pacemaker, his heart is down below 25% efficiency, he's a goner if he gets it.

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[b2bailey]

One of the few videos I watched all the way through was a doctor telling "How does COVID-19 kill you"
His opinion was that high blood pressure (even under control with medication) was a risk factor, along with a BMI of 40 or more, add to it, use of CPAP machine.
Prior to hearing his talk, I thought my sis and I were in the same boat, with age our only concern. If he is correct, hers went up +3. All of the above.