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Cardiovascular disease as part of Long COVID: a systematic review
Vasiliki Tsampasian1, Maria Bäck2,3, Marco Bernardi4
1Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK.
Insights
Long COVID syndrome significantly impacts cardiovascular health, leading to various cardiac complications. This review synthesizes current evidence on Long COVID
Area of Science:
- Cardiology and Infectious Diseases
- Multisystemic sequelae of viral infections
Background:
- Long COVID syndrome affects millions globally, with significant cardiovascular implications.
- Understanding the diverse cardiovascular manifestations is crucial for patient management.
Approach:
- Conducted a narrative review with an in-depth systematic literature search.
- Analyzed 78 studies from PubMed and Cochrane databases.
- Critically evaluated pathophysiology, manifestations, risk factors, and treatments.
Key Points:
- Identified a wide range of cardiovascular sequelae associated with Long COVID.
- Assessed potential mechanistic pathways and risk factors contributing to cardiac complications.
- Examined current diagnostic approaches, preventive strategies, and therapeutic options.
Conclusions:
- This review consolidates evidence on cardiovascular manifestations of Long COVID.
- Highlights the need for comprehensive understanding and management of cardiac issues post-COVID-19 infection.
Aims:
Long COVID syndrome has had a major impact on million patients' lives worldwide. The cardiovascular system is an important aspect of this multifaceted disease that may manifest in many ways. We have hereby performed a narrative review in order to identify the extent of the cardiovascular manifestations of the Long COVID syndrome.
Methods And Results:
An in-depth systematic search of the literature has been conducted for this narrative review. The systematic search of PubMed and Cochrane databases yielded 3993 articles, of which 629 underwent full-text screening. A total of 78 studies were included in the final qualitative synthesis and data evaluation. The pathophysiology of the cardiovascular sequelae of Long COVID syndrome and the cardiac manifestations and complications of Long COVID syndrome are critically evaluated. In addition, potential cardiovascular risk factors are assessed, and preventive methods and treatment options are examined in this review.
Conclusion:
This systematic review poignantly summarizes the evidence from the available literature regarding the cardiovascular manifestations of Long COVID syndrome and reviews potential mechanistic pathways, diagnostic approaches, preventive measures, and treatment options.
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