Long COVID and its cardiovascular consequences: a long-term perspective.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has profound implications for global healthcare systems and economies. While recovery rates have improved and morbidity rates have declined, long-term consequences, especially those related to cardiovascular health, have emerged as a significant global issue. In 2021, the World Health Organization introduced the concept of “long COVID”, recognizing over 100 symptoms reported by patients persisting for at least three months post-recovery. These clinical manifestations are often nonspecific, and effective treatment strategies have yet to be established. Furthermore, organized measures for detecting and preventing these complications remain lacking. The aim of the study. To compile existing data and current perspectives on the long-term cardiovascular effects of COVID-19, identify potential causes and risk factors for their development, and analyze the available information regarding the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying cardiovascular complications following coronavirus infection.