For those who have had COVID, an effect on heart problems can complicate the recovery. Though COVID is primarily a respiratory problem, the heart can also suffer from the viral attack.
"In some people, heart rates can vary from fast to slow, unrelated to exertion, for no apparent reason. Shortness of breath, chest pain or palpitations after having COVID-19 is a common complaint," say experts at John Hopkins.
The occurrence of type 2 heart attacks are commonly seen in patients with COVID. This might be due to increased stress on the heart, such as a fast heartbeat, low blood oxygen levels or anemia, because the heart muscle does not get sufficient oxygen in the blood in order to do this extra work. “We have seen this in people with acute coronavirus disease, but it is less common in those who have survived the illness," the experts at John Hopkins add.
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