Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine

Blood Clot Risks Linked to Long COVID: A Review and Analysis

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Abstract

A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to explore the prevalence of thromboembolic events in individuals with post-COVID syndrome.

  • Post-COVID syndrome involves symptoms that persist long after the initial COVID-19 infection.
  • Individuals with post-COVID syndrome may have an increased susceptibility to thromboembolic events.
  • The extent and significance of the link between post-COVID syndrome and thromboembolic events remain uncertain.
  • This review aims to address knowledge gaps regarding thromboembolic events in this population.
  • Findings could provide critical information for therapeutic management of affected individuals.

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