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COVID-19 and the long-term cardio-respiratory and metabolic health complications

  • Ruth Ashton*
  • , Paul Ansdell
  • , Emily Hume
  • , Tom Maden-Wilkinson
  • , Declan Ryan
  • , Esme Tuttiett
  • , Mark Faghy
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type-2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission continues to impact people globally. Whilst the acute symptoms and management strategies are well documented, millions of people globally are experiencing a prolonged and debilitating symptom profile that is reported to last months and even years. COVID-19 is a multi-system disease however the magnitude of the effects and its associated legacy is presently not well understood. Early reports indicate that multidisciplinary approaches between clinical and non-clinical entities are needed to provide effective and rehabilitative patient support pathways and restore pre-COVID-19 quality of life and functional status. Accordingly, this review provides a summary of the impact on cardiovascular, inflammatory, respiratory, and musculoskeletal function following an acute COVID-19 infection along with the prolonged effects of long-COVID.
Original languageEnglish
Article number53
Number of pages8
JournalReviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
Volume23
Issue number2
Early online date9 Feb 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Feb 2022

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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