How the virus behind COVID-19 can harm your blood vessels and your heart
“How the virus behind COVID-19 can harm your blood vessels and your heart”
How the virus behind COVID-19 can harm your blood vessels and your heart
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“In conclusion, SARS-CoV-2 has a profound and multifaceted impact on cardiac tissue, mediated primarily through the Spike protein's interaction with the ACE2 receptor.”
“The virus not only causes direct damage to the heart by infecting cardiomyocytes but also triggers significant systemic effects that can exacerbate preexisting cardiovascular conditions.”
“The extensive expression of ACE2 in heart cells underpins the high susceptibility of cardiac tissues to SARS-CoV-2, leading to a range of complications from myocarditis to severe myocardial dysfunction.”
New-onset cardiovascular diseases post SARS-CoV-2 infection in an urban population in the Bronx
More evidence of increased new-onset cardiovascular disease up to 3.5 years after infection, even in mild cases.
Impact of COVID-19 on heart rate variability in post-COVID individuals compared to a control group
Impact of COVID-19 on heart rate variability in post-COVID individuals compared to a control group
Long-term Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke and Death Doubles with History of COVID-19 Infection
Covid DOUBLES risk of heart attack and stroke long-term.
In severe Covid, it's 4-7 times the risk.
Podcast on long-term risk of heart attack and stroke following Covid infection by Cleveland Clinic Preventive Cardiology co-section head Dr. Stanley Hazen, MD.
Long-term Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke and Death Doubles with History of COVID-19 Infection
Frontiers | A deeper look at long-term effects of COVID-19 on myocardial function in survivors with no prior heart diseases: a GRADE approach systematic review and meta-analysis
Findings revealed subclinical changes in both left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic function among post-acute and long Covid patients without a prior history of heart disease, including individuals lacking cardiovascular risk factors such as diabetes and hypertension, irrespective of the severity of their initial illness.:
Alarming rise of 'super-fit' slim young people suffering heart attacks
“…one in five heart attack patients are now younger than 40…. the timing is simply too coincidental for Covid not to be involved. Studies have shown that, once in the body, the virus can cause the heart to become inflamed…Over time, in extreme cases, this can damage the organ to the point it becomes too weak to adequately pump enough blood to the rest of your body, causing heart failure…and severe Covid is much more likely to damage the heart.”
COVID‐19 Infection and Massive Aortic Dissection
“Our case underscores the potential association between COVID-19 infection and aortic dissection in a patient with no previous history of underlying diseases, suggesting a need for heightened vigilance and investigation into cardiovascular complications in patients with COVID-19”
Friend visited cardiologist and told me they found mild atrial irregularity years after one covid infection (no vax).
“"Don't worry, doc says it's fine because he sees it in almost everyone nowadays."
Beyond breathing: How COVID-19 affects your heart, brain and other organs
“We see people have symptoms from almost head to toe in terms of how they feel, how they function and what they can do,"
We see people have symptoms from almost head to toe in terms of how they feel, how they function and what they can do,"
Covid Can Raise the Risk of Heart Problems for Years
“Beyond vaccination, doctors recommend taking the connection between Covid & heart disease seriously—especially if you had a severe infection or…have a risk factor like high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes…After you have recovered from COVID, see your doctor…”
Nanotech unveils cytokine traces in post-COVID cardiovascular complications
People with lingering heart symptoms post-COVID show trace cytokine levels detectable only with advanced nanotech.
These cytokines, like IL-1β and IL-6, may harm heart cells even at low levels.
Infection Aftershock: COVID-19’s Long-Term Impact on Your Heart
“New research indicates that people who contracted COVID-19 early in the pandemic faced a significantly elevated risk of heart attack, stroke, and death for up to three years post-infection.”
New research indicates that people who contracted COVID-19 early in the pandemic faced a significantly elevated risk of heart attack, stroke, and death for up to three years post-infection.
The Heart Under Siege: New Insights Into Long COVID’s Lasting Impact
“Researchers in Australia discovered inflammatory proteins in long COVID patients’ blood, potentially explaining why some still face heart problems like chest pain. The study found that these proteins, called cytokines, may affect heart cells even months after infection.
Researchers in Australia discovered inflammatory proteins in long COVID patients’ blood, potentially explaining why some still face heart problems like chest pain. The study found that these proteins, called cytokines, may affect heart cells even months after infection.
Long COVID inflammation damages heart cells
Researchers from the University of Queensland found elevated levels of Cytokines, which help control inflammation, had a direct effect on the cells of the heart responsible for its pump function in Long COVID patients.
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A recent study showed an extended risk of a major adverse cardiac event three years following a Covid infection. This is different from previous studies showing a tapering of risk over time. AB blood types showed an increased risk as well. Erica Spatz MD🧵
“A recent study showed an extended risk of a major adverse cardiac event three years following a Covid infection. This is different from previous studies showing a tapering of risk over time. AB blood types showed an increased risk as well. Erica Spatz MD🧵”
Covid may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths for three years after an infection, a new study suggests | CNN
“Covid-19 may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and deaths for three years after an infection, study suggests”
Covid-19 may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and deaths for three years after an infection, study suggests
Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 cardiovascular symptoms are associated with trace-level cytokines that affect cardiomyocyte function
STUDY: Trace inflammation markers found up to 18 months post-infection.
Persistent inflammation impacts heart cell function, highlighting potential long-term heart risks for those with ongoing symptoms.
The link between Covid and heart attacks
“The problem is that the heart simply cannot repair itself, so any damage is there for life,” says Angela Clerk, a professor of biomedical sciences at the University of Reading. “It is also a robust organ that tends to not give much indication it is failing until it is too late, so, in my view, it could be many years before we can assess how much additional damage was done to people’s hearts by the Covid pandemic.”
“The problem is that the heart simply cannot repair itself, so any damage is there for life,” says Angela Clerk, a professor of biomedical sciences at the University of Reading. “It is also a robust organ that tends to not give much indication it is failing until it is too late, so, in my view, it could be many years before we can assess how much additional damage was done to people’s hearts by the Covid pandemic.”
Heart attack and stroke risk may rise after COVID infection, study finds
“Likelihood of a cardiac event doubled for three years after contracting the virus”
COVID-19 Is a Coronary Artery Disease Risk Equivalent and Exhibits a Genetic Interaction With ABO Blood Type | Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
COVID-19 significantly raises the risk of major adverse cardiac events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, especially in hospitalized patients.
The risk of thrombotic events is higher in individuals with non-O blood types.
“The risk of MACE (major adverse cardiac events)was elevated in COVID-19 cases at all levels of severity”
The risk of MACE was elevated in COVID-19 cases at all levels of severity
Acute and postacute sequelae associated with SARS-CoV-2 reinfection
“The risk of cardiovascular sequelae is 3x higher upon reinfection, compared to no reinfection. “
Look at what 3 infections does to people. We are easily pushing life expectancy down into the 60s.
First wave of COVID-19 increased risk of heart attack, stroke up to three years later
First wave of COVID-19 increased risk of heart attack, stroke up to three years later
NIH-funded study focused on original virus strain, unvaccinated participants during pandemic.
Damage to the Heart
Noussair Mazraoui: Manchester United defender has minor procedure
“Mazraoui had to take time away from football to deal with inflammation of heart tissue in January 2023 after suffering from Covid-19.”
Covid may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths for three years after an infection, a new study suggests | CNN
“The elevated heart risks from infection did not appear to diminish over time, the study found…
…The researchers involved in the study say they don’t know exactly why Covid has such apparently long-lasting effects on the cardiovascular system.”
We’re essentially “coexisting” with airborne strokes & heart attacks.
“Covid quietly wrecked my heart in early 2020. For the last 5 years, most people I encounter have said I must be mistaken, & they suggest a wide range of alternative explanations that don’t involve Covid, as we ignore the RECORD heart attacks deaths & strokes & PEs, & unprecedented waves of young people collapse & die in public. Half of people blame the vaccines that didn’t exist when I got sick, & they believe it will never happen to them as long as they avoid vaccines; & the other half believes it will never happen to them because vaccines will magically save their organs as they routinely get Covid…
…I’ve been with the same cardiologist since May 2020 (3 months post-Covid), & even he didn’t believe Covid causes heart damage for the first 2 years. When I tell people we have MOUNTAINS of studies & data dating back to 2020 that proves COVID is vascular, causing endothelial damage/heart damage/clots/extreme vascular dysfunction, & everyone is at risk, they still don’t believe me. Others with Covid-related organ damage aren’t believed either.
And so we continue aggressively infecting everyone—from the womb to the early grave. If you’ve had Covid, or even if you don’t think you’ve had Covid (COUNTLESS asymptomatic infections are missed) please get your heart checked. (And, ideally, everything else.)
When folks go from asymptomatic Covid infection to death by stroke/heart attack/mystery illness, we usually call it “natural causes,” & then individuals & their lifestyles are blamed instead of Covid. If I died tomorrow, my cause of death would likely be a cardiovascular or neurological “natural causes” death, & Covid would never be mentioned. It’s nice & tidy for governments & business, but pretty unfortunate for humanity.
It’s not the screens/masturbation/lockdowns & inactivity/pandemic stress/energy drinks/loneliness/cannabis/Fentanyl, it’s “just” Covid.”
I can’t do this anymore. We are forced to forget everything we have learned about Covid over the last 5 years, & we have pretended to be puzzled FOR YEARS. Covid has been WRECKING our hearts since 2020. If you’re getting Covid, your heart is probably not okay.
“We are forced to forget everything we have learned about Covid over the last 5 years, & we have pretended to be puzzled FOR YEARS. Covid has been WRECKING our hearts since 2020. If you’re getting Covid, your heart is probably not okay.
The first headline is current, & the rest are from 2022.”
Petrie Dish: When COVID targets the heart, danger can linger
Petrie Dish: When COVID targets the heart, danger can linger for at least a year.
Cardiac Manifestations of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
“Cardiac injury is recognized as one of the most frequent complications of the disease. Long-term cardiac complications following COVID-19 include ischemic heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and myocarditis.”
➡️“Clinicians and other interprofessional healthcare team members need to maintain a high degree of suspicion for developing these complications, especially since typical symptoms of cardiac disease may not be present in these patients.”