NYMC Faculty Publications
Cardiovascular Manifestations of Long COVID: A Review
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.1097/CRD.0000000000000520
Journal Title
Cardiology in Review
First Page
402
Last Page
407
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2024
Department
Medicine
Abstract
The acute phase of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 [coronavirus disease (COVID)] infection has many well-documented cardiovascular manifestations, however, the long-term sequelae are less understood. In this focused review, we explore the risk factors, character, and rates of cardiovascular events in patients with Long COVID, which is defined as symptoms occurring more than 4 weeks following initial infection. Research has identified increased rates of cerebrovascular disease, dysrhythmias, ischemic and inflammatory heart disease, cardiopulmonary symptoms, and thrombotic events among those with Long COVID, though the risk rates and potential mechanisms behind each cardiovascular event vary. Finally, we discuss the current gaps in the literature as well as how COVID compares to other viral infections when it comes to causing long-term cardiovascular sequelae.
Recommended Citation
Krug, E., Geckeler, K. C., & Frishman, W. H. (2024). Cardiovascular Manifestations of Long COVID: A Review. Cardiology in Review, 32 (5), 402-407. https://doi.org/10.1097/CRD.0000000000000520