Volume 48, Issue 2 June 2024 JVU 482-95 | Long-term Effects of COVID-19 on Vascular Parameters - A Prospective Longitudinal Ultrasound Clinical Study-JVU 482-95

JVU 482-95

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The article discusses a research study investigating the long-term effects of COVID-19 on vascular parameters and clinical outcomes. The study involved 72 post-COVID-19 individuals and 11 non-infected participants as controls, with follow-up at 3, 6, and 12 months post-diagnosis. Findings showed an increase in intima-media thickness (IMT), changes in arterial velocities, and inflammatory markers in post-COVID-19 patients. No cases of deep vein thrombosis were observed in the study cohort. Age correlated with reduced arterial blood velocities. Inflammatory markers like D-dimer, CRP, and WBC differed between severity groups. However, there was no significant correlation between vascular parameters and quality of life metrics. The study suggests potential implications for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risks post-COVID-19, although further research is needed to determine optimal treatment strategies. The study highlights the importance of understanding COVID-19-related vascular pathologies and the need for clinical trials and mechanistic studies to enhance comprehension in this area.

Keywords

COVID-19

vascular parameters

clinical outcomes

long-term effects

intima-media thickness

arterial velocities

inflammatory markers

deep vein thrombosis

atherosclerosis

cardiovascular risks