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Severe COVID-19 Raises Long-Term Heart Attack Risks

1/7/2025

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A groundbreaking study uncovers that severe COVID-19 can elevate long-term cardiovascular risks, rivaling those of pre-existing heart conditions. Hospitalized patients are over three times more likely to suffer heart attacks and strokes for three years after recovery. Notably, individuals with non-O blood types face a staggering 65% increased risk, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cardiovascular care for COVID survivors.

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A groundbreaking study uncovers that severe COVID-19 can elevate long-term cardiovascular risks, rivaling those of pre-existing heart conditions. Hospitalized patients are over three times more likely to suffer heart attacks and strokes for three years after recovery. Notably, individuals with non-O blood types face a staggering 65% increased risk, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cardiovascular care for COVID survivors.