Coronavirus symptoms: Ways in which COVID has impacted heart health of many people

Coronavirus primarily affects the respiratory system, leading to a wide array of symptoms related to the lungs after infection. The virus enters the respiratory system and multiples there before spreading to the other parts of the body. It affects several organs, including the heart. Even if the person is healthy and does not suffer from any comorbidities, the contagious virus can lead to long term heart-related issues.

In the case of severe coronavirus, most people develop pneumonia. The conditions block the airways and can even turn out to be fatal. Apart from this, it can alsodamage to the heart muscle, or severe clotting, resulting in a heart attack or stroke and be a reason for loss of life.

As per experts, when coronavirus enters the heart, it can infect the heart muscle and the inner lining of the heart, eventually leading to an inflammatory response. In medical terms, this condition is referred to as myocarditis.

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Another common short-term symptom of coronavirus can be clotting of blood. Blood clotting is referred to as a clump of cells and protein, which changes the blood from a liquid to a gel-like or semi-solid state. In coronavirus infection, clotting can be found deep in the veins of different parts of the body. It is mostly found in the legs and the lungs. Blood clotting can get better by taking proper treatment and medication. It is not harmful unless it is immobile. Once it breaks free and travels to other parts of the body, it can travel to other parts of the body and can prevent blood flow. Severe clotting can lead to other diseases like stroke, heart attacks, and damage other organs, like the bowels.

In the long term, COVID-19 can lead to unusual symptoms in the cardiovascular system like abnormal heart rate and heart rhythm. Even high blood pressure can also be linked with long term COVID-19. Long term coronavirus symptoms are mostly witnessed in those with a high viral load or severe coronavirus. Even days after recovering from the infection, these people show long COVID symptoms.

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Long COVID is quite common in severe cases of coronavirus. It can show up 90 days after recovering from the infection and can stay for weeks and months. These symptoms can be mild or severe depending on the immunity and health condition of the individual. Other common signs of long COVID include:

Fatigue

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Cough

Joint pain

Chest pain

Memory, concentration or sleep problems

Muscle pain or headache

Fast or pounding heartbeat

These signs and symptoms can be checked by taking proper treatment. So, if you witness any signs of long COVID after recovering from the infection consult your doctor.