Post-COVID Effects? Take Care of Your Heart and Brain for 3 Years
Post-COVID Effects? Take Care of Your Heart and Brain for 3 Years Summary: If you've had COVID-19, your risk of heart attack and stroke may remain elevated for up to three years. A recent study reveals alarming links between past infection and vascular health issues. Here’s what you need to know—and how to prevent them. What Should You Watch Out for After COVID-19? According to an October 9 report from CNN, researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) and Cleveland Clinic found that people who had COVID-19 face a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke for up to three years after infection. 250,000 participants from the UK Biobank were analyzed Study groups: 11,000 people who tested positive for COVID-19 in 2020 vs. 222,000 uninfected individuals Risk of heart attack and stroke was 2 times higher for infected people; more than 3 times higher for those who were hospitalized People with blood type O had lower risk than those with type...