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Does COVID-19 Cause Hypertension?
1Department of Cardiology, Parkhayat Kutahya Hospital, Kutahya, Turkey.
Angiology
|December 10, 2021
Summary
The COVID-19 virus can increase blood pressure (BP) and may lead to new-onset hypertension. This study found higher systolic and diastolic BP in patients after infection, with some developing hypertension.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic presents a significant global health challenge.
- Understanding the long-term health impacts of COVID-19, including cardiovascular effects, is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of COVID-19 on blood pressure (BP).
- To determine the incidence of new-onset hypertension in COVID-19 patients during short-term follow-up.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 153 confirmed COVID-19 patients.
- Data collected from electronic medical records and national health registries.
- Hypertension diagnosis based on established guidelines (JNC, ESC).
Main Results:
- Systolic and diastolic BP were significantly higher post-COVID-19 compared to admission levels.
- 18 patients (11.8%) developed new-onset hypertension.
- Hypertension occurred within an average follow-up of 31.6 days.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19 infection is associated with increased systolic and diastolic BP.
- COVID-19 may be a contributing factor to the development of new-onset hypertension.
- Further research is warranted to understand the mechanisms and long-term cardiovascular implications.
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