Emerging spectrum of post-COVID-19 syndrome.
Postgrad Med J
; 98(1162): 633-643, 2022 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1560889
ABSTRACT
'Post-COVID-19 syndrome' refers to symptoms in the convalescent phase following initial COVID-19 infection. This term encompasses a wide array of presentation involving lungs, heart and the neuromuscular system. Pulmonary manifestations include post-COVID-19 fibrosis, which is akin to post acute respiratory distress syndrome fibrosis and may reflect the permanent damage to the lungs following an initial bout of infection. Cardiovascular system is often involved, and the presentation can be in terms of acute coronary syndrome, myocarditis and heart failure. Clinical manifestations are often varied and non-specific, which entails a detailed workup and a multidisciplinary approach. Post-COVID-19 syndrome adds to the overall disease morbidity and leads to a prolonged hospital stay, greater healthcare utilisation and loss of productivity marring the country's dwindling economy. Thus, it is imperative that post-COVID-19 syndrome be prevented and identified early followed by a prompt treatment.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Acute Coronary Syndrome
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COVID-19
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Myocarditis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Postgrad Med J
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Postgradmedj-2020-139585
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