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Study Reveals Long COVID's Hidden Heart, Lung Risks

5/8/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the Icahn School of Medicine uncovers a startling reality for long COVID patients: heart and lung inflammation can linger for up to a year, even when tests appear normal. PET/MRI scans revealed that 57% of 99 patients exhibited inflammation, raising alarming concerns about future heart and lung health.

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A groundbreaking study from the Icahn School of Medicine uncovers a startling reality for long COVID patients: heart and lung inflammation can linger for up to a year, even when tests appear normal. PET/MRI scans revealed that 57% of 99 patients exhibited inflammation, raising alarming concerns about future heart and lung health.