Thread by @ejustin46

The LONG-TERM COMPLICATIONS of COVID-19 INFECTION

An interesting review !
meridian.allenpress.com/jim/article/51…

2) COVID-19 has led to reports of long-term health problems and increased deaths among survivors. Studies show COVID-19 patients, especially those hospitalized or with other conditions, face higher risks of heart disease, stroke, and blood clots for up to 2 years.

3) Vaccination seems to provide some protection, reducing these complications. But getting reinfected may further increase the risk.

The data on long-term mortality is mixed. Some studies found a 2-3 times higher risk of death, especially in the first year and among older adults

4) But this extra mortality risk may be mainly in hospitalized patients, with the risk returning to normal for outpatients after 6 months.

These outcomes could be influenced by factors like disruptions in healthcare and changes in virus variants during the early pandemic.

5) For insured populations, the key risks appear to be hospitalization and other medical conditions. But for healthier, non-hospitalized individuals, the longer-term impacts seem less severe.

Thanks for reading 🙏