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New Consensus Highlights Cardiac Risks of COVID-19

9/19/2025

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A new clinical consensus statement underscores the cardiovascular risks linked to COVID-19 and long COVID, advocating for continued vaccination efforts.
It urges improved access to cardiac rehabilitation in underserved areas for patients with cardiac long COVID symptoms.
Structured cardiac evaluations for COVID-19 survivors with persistent symptoms are deemed necessary to prevent long-term complications.
The report promotes multidisciplinary approaches, combining cardiology, rehabilitation, and primary care to enhance patient outcomes.
Ongoing research is crucial to understand cardiac injury mechanisms and refine treatment strategies.

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A new clinical consensus statement underscores the cardiovascular risks linked to COVID-19 and long COVID, advocating for continued vaccination efforts.
It urges improved access to cardiac rehabilitation in underserved areas for patients with cardiac long COVID symptoms.
Structured cardiac evaluations for COVID-19 survivors with persistent symptoms are deemed necessary to prevent long-term complications.
The report promotes multidisciplinary approaches, combining cardiology, rehabilitation, and primary care to enhance patient outcomes.
Ongoing research is crucial to understand cardiac injury mechanisms and refine treatment strategies.