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Characteristics of patients referred to a cardiovascular disease clinic for post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Authors :
Stephen Y. Wang
Philip Adejumo
Claudia See
Oyere K. Onuma
Edward J. Miller
Erica S. Spatz
Source :
American Heart Journal Plus, Vol 18, Iss , Pp 100176- (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2022.

Abstract

Introduction: There is limited literature on cardiovascular manifestations of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC). Methods: This observational study aimed to describe the characteristics, diagnostic evaluations, and new cardiac diagnoses in patients referred to a cardiovascular disease clinic designed for patients with PASC, and to identify factors associated with cardiovascular symptoms with no identifiable cardiac pathology. Results: Of 126 patients, average age was 46 years, and 34 % were male. Patients presented on average five months after COVID-19 diagnosis. The most common symptoms were dyspnea (52 %), chest pain/pressure (48 %), palpitations (44 %), and fatigue (42 %), commonly associated with exertion or exercise intolerance. New cardiovascular diseases were present in 23 % of cases. The remainder exhibited common symptoms which we termed “cardiovascular PASC syndrome.” Discussion: We found that only one in four patients had a new cardiovascular diagnosis, but most displayed a pattern of symptoms associated with exercise intolerance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26666022
Volume :
18
Issue :
100176-
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
American Heart Journal Plus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.23d32b31e4740fa83b0bf70a0582300
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahjo.2022.100176