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Lidian Franci Batalha Santa Maria1, Josicélia Estrela Tuy Batista2, Virginia Kagure Wachira1
1Center of Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil.
COVID-19 vaccination reduces the risk of post-COVID cardiac conditions. However, reinfections increase cardiovascular risks, with some cases persisting long-term, particularly in young children with gastrointestinal symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Cardiac conditions are a significant concern among post-COVID conditions.
- Understanding factors influencing these conditions and their outcomes is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize evidence on factors associated with post-COVID cardiac conditions.
- To determine the frequency of clinical outcomes in affected patients.
- To identify potential prognostic factors for these conditions.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review was conducted.
- Searched databases: EBSCOhost, MEDLINE via PubMed, BVS, and Embase.
- Included studies from 2019 to December 2023, identifying seven eligible articles from 8343 initially found.
Main Results:
- COVID-19 vaccination demonstrated a protective effect, reducing the risk of post-COVID cardiac conditions.
- COVID-19 reinfections were linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular outcomes.
- Most patients recovered, but some experienced persistent symptoms beyond 200 days; four young children with gastrointestinal symptoms did not recover.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19 vaccination regimens effectively reduce the risk of developing post-COVID cardiac conditions.
- Public health policies should promote immunization to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infections and reinfections.
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