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The Relationship Between COVID-19 History and Arterial Vascular Elasticity Measured Using Accelerated

Tasya Zuhriya Putri1, Nurfitri Bustamam, Tri Faranita

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, Indonesia. tasyazuhriya@gmail.com.

Acta Medica Indonesiana
|October 28, 2024
PubMed

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COVID-19 survivors have significantly reduced arterial vascular elasticity. This study found COVID-19 survivors are nine times more likely to have sub-optimal elasticity, highlighting the need for lifestyle changes and regular health check-ups.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Vascular Health

Background:

  • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) poses a significant threat to cardiovascular health, potentially causing endothelial damage, reduced arterial elasticity, and vascular dysfunction.
  • Understanding the long-term vascular effects of COVID-19 is crucial for public health management and patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between a history of COVID-19 infection and arterial vascular elasticity in medical students.
  • To quantify the risk of impaired arterial elasticity among COVID-19 survivors.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study design was employed, with 24 COVID-19 survivors (cases) and 24 controls without a COVID-19 history.
  • Arterial vascular elasticity was assessed using the accelerated photoplethysmograph (APG) analyzer (SA-3000P).
  • Data on COVID-19 history and participant characteristics were collected via questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • A significant relationship was observed between COVID-19 history and arterial vascular elasticity (p = 0.003).
  • COVID-19 survivors demonstrated a nine-fold increased likelihood of having sub-optimal arterial vascular elasticity (Odds Ratio = 9.8).
  • No significant differences in demographic or lifestyle factors were found between the case and control groups.

Conclusions:

  • COVID-19 survivors are at a substantially higher risk of developing sub-optimal arterial vascular elasticity.
  • Recommendations include adopting healthy lifestyles and regular medical check-ups for COVID-19 survivors to mitigate vascular disease risks.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19arteriesstudentsvascular elasticity

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