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.
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.