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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    Resurgence of cardiovascular diseases in patients recovered from COVID-19: An Indian perspective


    Dr. Manbahadur Rajpoot, Dr. Surendra Singh Yadav, Dr. Parul Nema, Dr. Vishnu Kumar, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Ahirwar
    JCDR. 2023: 1286-1290

    Abstract

    Most common cardio vascular disease events after COVID-19 were hypertension, pulmonary embolism, acute coronary syndrome, myocarditis, stress-Cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, carcinogenic shock, and cardiac arrest. Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the onset of post-COVID-19 cardiovascular events in patients hospitalized in a tertiary care center Methods: This retrospective observational study was carried out in the department of medicine in a tertiary care hospital, central India. Asses all the participants for post covid cardio vascular events, detailed history, clinical examination and all necessary investigation was done Results: in our study Post COVID 19 cardio vascular events was occur in 17.5%. Majority of the patient was male (68.6%), most common age group were 51-60 years. Higher incidence of cardio vascular disease was reported in obese person. Common cardio vascular diseases found after COVID 19 infection were, hypertension (35.7%), pulmonary embolism (22.9%), Myocarditis (20%), myocardial infection (11.4%) and Arrhythmias were in 10% cases. Conclusion: Overall observations indicate an increased incidence of hypertension and CVDs post recovery from COVID 19. A dual therapy of ARBs was the preferred choice for management of hypertension. Regular follow-up and close monitoring of symptoms to prevent further CV complications in COVID 19 recovered patients is recommended.

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