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Long COVID Increases Cardiovascular Risks in Younger Adults

4/8/2026

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A Swedish study analyzing over 1.2 million health records finds long COVID raises cardiovascular risk even for younger adults who were not hospitalized.
More than 18% of women and nearly 21% of men with long COVID developed cardiovascular issues, versus 8% of women and 11% of men in controls.
The study notes higher risks for cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure, especially among women, and urges closer monitoring of patients.

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A Swedish study analyzing over 1.2 million health records finds long COVID raises cardiovascular risk even for younger adults who were not hospitalized.
More than 18% of women and nearly 21% of men with long COVID developed cardiovascular issues, versus 8% of women and 11% of men in controls.
The study notes higher risks for cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure, especially among women, and urges closer monitoring of patients.