Cardiovascular outcomes in long COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Longitudinal Characterization Of Myocardial Injury In Acute On Chronic Heart Failure In Post-acute Covid-19 Readmissions: A Retrospective Analytic Cohort Study
“SARS-CoV-2 (CoV-2) myocardial injury in patients with acute on chronic heart failure (CHF) at index hospitalization has been well-characterized. Though post-acute COVID-19 (PAC) hospitalization(s) is less investigated despite evidence that CoV-2 induced inflammatory response persists for up to 3 months after initial infection.”
SARS-CoV-2 (CoV-2) myocardial injury in patients with acute on chronic heart failure (CHF) at index hospitalization has been well-characterized. Though post-acute COVID-19 (PAC) hospitalization(s) is less investigated despite evidence that CoV-2 induced inflammatory response persists for up to 3 months after initial infection.
COVID-19 and the heart: Acute and long-term treatment options
“Management of acute and long-term COVID-19 cardiovascular syndrome is challenging and should involve a multidisciplinary team including cardiologists, intensive care specialists, infectious disease specialists, and cardiothoracic surgery specialists. A number of promising therapies were investigated during the pandemic. This chapter aims to review the best available data on acute and long-term treatment options of COVID-19 cardiovascular syndrome.”
Management of acute and long-term COVID-19 cardiovascular syndrome is challenging and should involve a multidisciplinary team including cardiologists, intensive care specialists, infectious disease specialists, and cardiothoracic surgery specialists. A number of promising therapies were investigated during the pandemic. This chapter aims to review the best available data on acute and long-term treatment options of COVID-19 cardiovascular syndrome.
Cardiac Arrhythmias and Autonomic Dysfunction Associated With COVID-19: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Circulation
Repeated Covid infections, even mild or asymptomatic, increase the risk of arrhythmias incrementally through cumulative inflammation, ANS dysfunction, and myocardial stress. Without direct studies on 2–5 infections, estimates suggest this potential rise to 8–10%(?) risk after five infections in vulnerable groups, but every C19 puts you progressively in that vulnerable group. This underscores the need to PREVENT reinfections and MONITOR cardiac health, after all mild cases.
Is COVID-19 infection linked to heart attacks?
“Taking precautionary measures is crucial to prevention. COVID is linked to many long-term health risks, and a recent study has found that it may significantly raise the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from any cause for up to three years.”
28-Year-Old Techie Suffers Heart Attack Despite Healthy Lifestyle; 80% Arterial Blockage Detected - PUNE PULSE
(It’s not rare)
“Some medical experts have speculated that in ‘rare’ cases, such incidents could be linked to post COVID complications.”
Cardiac risk in recovered Covid-19 patients evaluated by 123I-mIBG
This study investigates cardiac risk in recovered COVID-19 patients using non-invasive imaging.
Among 33 recovered COVID-19 patients with no prior heart conditions, two-thirds showed increased cardiac sympathetic activity.
Cardiovascular Implications of Long COVID, Severe COVID
Long COVID May Cause Long-Term Changes in the Heart and Lungs and May Lead to Cardiac and Pulmonary Diseases
“Mount Sinai study suggests COVID-19 infection should be considered a risk factor for future cardiopulmonary conditions”
PET imaging reveals long-term heart and lung damage from COVID-19
“New PET imaging data reveal the long-term impact of COVID on heart and lungs, showing changes to these organs which are not detectable by standard medical assessments.”
History of COVID-19 doubles long-term risk of heart attack, stroke or death
Why heart attacks are striking young people - and surprising connection to a pandemic drug rule
Heart attacks are striking young Americans at “alarming levels.”
Heart attacks in people aged 18-44 years old increased by 66% between 2019 and 2023.
Child, adult COVID survivors more likely to have heart disease, symptoms, data suggest | CIDRAP
Studies from US and Poland detail COVID's cardiovascular toll: the 1st shows that infected children face significantly higher odds of conditions like high blood pressure and heart failure; the 2nd that post-infection heart symptoms are common in adults
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“I’m enraged by headlines like ‘Now we know how Covid attacks your heart’ 5 years after Covid WRECKED my heart at the tender age of 38. I knew exactly how Covid attacked my heart in 2020, long before my doctors, because I followed the science. All of these are from 2020-2022.”
SPECT Perfusion Defects and Impaired Strain in Mild COVID-19: A Multimodal Imaging Study with a Female-Predominant Cohort
Even with mild symptoms during the acute phase, COVID still causes damage that gets missed with standard diagnostics.
In this study, all 15 patients had blood flow irregularities in their hearts after a COVID infection with mild symptoms.
And that's just scratching the surface.
Doctors Warn COVID-19 Could Be a Hidden Trigger for Heart Attacks Long After Recovery
“A new study reveals that COVID-19 fuels dangerous plaque buildup in the arteries, making heart attacks and strokes more likely. Even after recovery, the risk remains high, stressing the importance of ongoing heart health monitoring.”
A new study reveals that COVID-19 fuels dangerous plaque buildup in the arteries, making heart attacks and strokes more likely. Even after recovery, the risk remains high, stressing the importance of ongoing heart health monitoring.
Frontiers | Cardiovascular outcomes in long COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
“This meta-analysis showed that the cardiovascular risk burden of long-term COVID-19 is significant and spans multiple categories of cardiovascular disease (ischemic and non-ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias, etc.). Care for survivors of COVID-19 after acute attack should include attention to cardiovascular health and disease.”
This meta-analysis showed that the cardiovascular risk burden of long-term COVID-19 is significant and spans multiple categories of cardiovascular disease (ischemic and non-ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias, etc.). Care for survivors of COVID-19 after acute attack should include attention to cardiovascular health and disease.
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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.
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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