Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: Involvement and Interactions between Respiratory, Cardiovascular and Nervous Systems.
Valeria ViscoCarolina VitaleAntonella RispoliCarmine IzzoNicola VirtuosoGermano Junior FerruzziMario SantopietroAmerico MelfiMaria Rosaria RuscianoAngelantonio MaglioPaola Di PietroAlbino CarrizzoGennaro GalassoAlessandro VatrellaCarmine VecchioneMichele CiccarelliPublished in: Journal of clinical medicine (2022)
Though the acute effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection have been extensively reported, the long-term effects are less well described. Specifically, while clinicians endure to battle COVID-19, we also need to develop broad strategies to manage post-COVID-19 symptoms and encourage those affected to seek suitable care. This review addresses the possible involvement of the lung, heart and brain in post-viral syndromes and describes suggested management of post-COVID-19 syndrome. Post-COVID-19 respiratory manifestations comprise coughing and shortness of breath. Furthermore, arrhythmias, palpitations, hypotension, increased heart rate, venous thromboembolic diseases, myocarditis and acute heart failure are usual cardiovascular events. Among neurological manifestations, headache, peripheral neuropathy symptoms, memory issues, lack of concentration and sleep disorders are most commonly observed with varying frequencies. Finally, mental health issues affecting mental abilities and mood fluctuations, namely anxiety and depression, are frequently seen. Finally, long COVID is a complex syndrome with protracted heterogeneous symptoms, and patients who experience post-COVID-19 sequelae require personalized treatment as well as ongoing support.
Keyphrases
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- mental health
- heart rate
- cardiovascular events
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- sleep quality
- coronary artery disease
- heart failure
- blood pressure
- heart rate variability
- type diabetes
- cardiovascular disease
- case report
- liver failure
- intensive care unit
- depressive symptoms
- bipolar disorder
- multiple sclerosis
- atrial fibrillation
- quality improvement
- brain injury
- multidrug resistant
- congenital heart disease
- combination therapy
- respiratory failure
- subarachnoid hemorrhage
- cerebral ischemia
- mental illness