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Is Long COVID Affecting the Heart?

  • April 17, 2026

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    Long COVID linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk.

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    Study analyzed data from over 1.2 million adults.

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    Approximately 9,000 individuals diagnosed with long COVID.

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    20% of women, 10% of men with long COVID experienced cardiovascular events.

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    Strongest association found for cardiac arrhythmias.

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    Study results based on physician-recorded diagnoses.

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    Continuous monitoring needed for long COVID patients.

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    Challenges in diagnosing long COVID noted in findings.

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