Long-term cardiovascular impact of COVID-19 among hospitalised and non-hospitalised populations: a narrative synthesis review - Takeaways - MDSpire

Long-term cardiovascular impact of COVID-19 among hospitalised and non-hospitalised populations: a narrative synthesis review

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  • Nutan Maurya

  • Agnes Le

  • Gregory Melbourne

  • Josephine Sau Fan Chow

  • May 7, 2026

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    COVID-19 significantly impacts the cardiovascular system, causing persistent complications in both hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients.

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    Hospitalized patients experience more frequent cardiovascular symptoms and higher risks of long-term complications compared to non-hospitalized individuals.

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    Common cardiovascular manifestations in long COVID include palpitations, chest pain, fatigue, and arrhythmias, affecting a significant percentage of patients.

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    Echocardiographic abnormalities were observed across all patient groups, indicating that even mild cases can lead to subclinical cardiac changes.

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    Vaccination appears to provide a protective effect against long-term cardiovascular complications associated with COVID-19.

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Long-term cardiovascular impact of COVID-19 among hospitalised and non-hospitalised populations: a narrative synthesis review

  • by Nutan Maurya, Agnes Le, Gregory Melbourne, Josephine Sau Fan Chow

  • May 7, 2026

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