Scientists warn of deadly health risks after COVID-19
The risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or death doubles within three years of having COVID-19.
A study from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California found that this risk persists regardless of the severity of the disease, WebMD reports.
Scientists say COVID-19 may need to be considered the equivalent of a heart disease risk, like diabetes.
Earlier studies suggest that COVID increases the risk of heart problems and stroke within a year of infection.
A new study has found that the risk of death and heart disease may decrease but not disappear within three years of coronavirus.
People who had COVID-19 faced nearly four times the risk of CVD and death compared to those who had not been infected.
Scientists are calling on everyone to maintain a healthy lifestyle, especially those who have been exposed to the virus.
