Study: Severe COVID raised risk of heart attack, stroke as much as having heart disease
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from Los Angeles Times3 weeks ago
Researchers from USC, UCLA, and the Cleveland Clinic analyzed over 10,000 COVID cases, revealing an increased risk of cardiac events for those hospitalized early in the pandemic.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-09/severe-covid-raised-heart-attack-stroke-risk-study-found
The findings show that hospitalization for COVID amplified the risk of heart attacks and strokes to a level comparable to individuals with a history of heart disease.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-09/severe-covid-raised-heart-attack-stroke-risk-study-found
The increased risk of cardiac events continues to persist nearly three years after SARS-CoV-2 infection, underscoring a significant public health burden.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-09/severe-covid-raised-heart-attack-stroke-risk-study-found
Principal investigator Hooman Allayee pointed out that even those without pre-existing heart conditions faced significant risks following severe COVID infections.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-09/severe-covid-raised-heart-attack-stroke-risk-study-found
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