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.

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