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Long-term Cardiovascular Risks Following Severe COVID-19 Requiring Intensive Care: A Post-Recovery Perspective

  • By

  • Johanna Kämpe

  • Martin Jonson

  • Rebecka Rubenson Wahlin

  • Jacob Hollenberg

  • Per Svensson

  • Per Nordberg

  • May 25, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Long-term Cardiovascular Risks Following Severe COVID-19 Requiring Intensive Care: A Post-Recovery Perspective

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationPatients aged ≥ 18 years with severe COVID-19 requiring mechanical ventilation, specifically those with confirmed cases.
Care Setting

Key Highlights

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Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Monitor for cardiovascular events in patients recovering from severe COVID-19, including regular ECGs and echocardiograms.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Outcomes reflect both incident and recurrent disease, emphasizing the need for tailored management plans.

        Clinical Best Practices

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        Beyond recovery: long-term cardiovascular risks after severe COVID-19 requiring intensive care

        • by Johanna Kämpe, Martin Jonson, Rebecka Rubenson Wahlin, Jacob Hollenberg, Per Svensson, Per Nordberg

        • May 25, 2026

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