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Does COVID-19 Cause Hypertension?

Mahmut Akpek1

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Parkhayat Kutahya Hospital, Kutahya, Turkey.

Angiology
|December 10, 2021
PubMed

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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.

Keywords:
COVID-19angiotensinhypertensionpandemic

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