Do you know what else causes heart issues, Bobby?
COVID-19 and the Heart: New Evidence Highlights Lasting Risks30 Oct 2025 Quote:Coming up to five years since the emergence of COVID-19, the world continues to experience its long-term consequences. While the acute phase of the pandemic has eased, growing evidence shows that the virus has left a persistent cardiovascular imprint. Major studies published in 2025 shed new light on how COVID-19 affects the heart and blood vessels—and why continued vigilance is essential.
Quote:A comprehensive meta-analysis of 37 studies including nearly three million people confirmed that post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS) often includes cardiovascular symptoms.[3] Chest pain was reported in 22% of patients, palpitations in 18%, and hypertension in 19%. Compared with uninfected individuals, those with prior COVID-19 were four times more likely to report chest pain and three times more likely to report palpitations.
Overall, about 15% of patients developed lasting cardiovascular sequelae, underlining the importance of structured follow-up and access to cardiovascular assessment for survivors.
Quote:These findings reinforce what the World Heart Federation (WHF) and its members have stressed since the early pandemic: COVID-19 is not only a respiratory illness but also a significant cardiovascular challenge with lasting effects. Many survivors continue to experience persistent symptoms—fatigue, respiratory problems, cognitive issues, autonomic dysfunction, metabolic changes, and mental health impacts. Cardiovascular consequences include accelerated vascular ageing, plaque instability, and increased long-term risk of myocardial infarction, with millions still living with ongoing cardio-respiratory symptoms as part of Long COVID.
And, no doubt it gets worse with every reinfection.
Aquascoot should read this too - but I'm sure he won't.