1/ We are seeing an increase in strokes, PEs, DVTs, MI, even amongst the previously healthy. The risk factor? Covid infection. We know infection with SARS CoV-2 causes a pro thrombotic vasculitis. 🧵
https://twitter.com/younggourmet/status/1572933852535857152
2/ You would be mistaken to believe being young and healthy protects you from the harms of #COVID19.
Mild infection has been shown to lead to brain damage and significantly increase risk of cardiovascular and neurological complications. nature.com/articles/s4159…
Mild infection has been shown to lead to brain damage and significantly increase risk of cardiovascular and neurological complications. nature.com/articles/s4159…
3/ This large-scale study of 150k people showed even a mild case of COVID-19 can substantially increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular problems - some 20 types in all - for at least a year after diagnosis. nature.com/articles/s4159…
4/ For example, the study found those recovered from COVID-19 were 52% more likely to have a stroke and 72% more likely to experience heart failure compared to a control group.
5/ Moreover, the risk was elevated even for those who were under 65 years of age and lacked risk factors, such as obesity or diabetes. It is an error to believe being young or fit and healthy makes you immune from the harms of this disease.
6/Rates of #SARSCoV2 are again starting to soar as the UK enters it 4th wave of infection of the year. Despite widespread denial, the #PandemicIsNotOver. Pls do all you can to protect yourself & others from (re)infection & wear a good fitting #FFP3 mask, esp when in indoor spaces
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