Clinical, Laboratory, and Psychological Aspects of Moderate COVID-19 in Cardiovascular Patients One Month After Discharge from the Hospital

    October 2021 in “ Russian Journal of Cardiology ”
    A. R. Tyapaeva, Olga Semenova, Ташкенбаева Элеонора Негматовна, Zarina Akbarovna Nasyrova, Е. А. Наумова
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    Studysummary This study found that one month after discharge, cardiovascular patients previously hospitalized for COVID-19 experienced reduced respiratory symptoms but increased reports of depression, hypercholesterolemia, fatigue, and sleep disorders. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    The study examined 88 cardiovascular patients hospitalized for moderate COVID-19, with 72 continuing participation one month post-discharge. Results showed a decrease in respiratory symptoms, but persistent issues like reduced exercise tolerance (80.5%), generalized weakness, and increased sweating (69.5%). Notably, 38.9% reported new hair loss. Neurological symptoms such as memory decline (55.5%), anxiety (36%), and sleep disorders (63.9%) were prevalent. Blood pressure instability affected 36%, with 14% experiencing hypertensive crises. Depression rates increased, and there was a 15.5% rise in hypercholesterolemia. Overall, while respiratory symptoms decreased, new physical and psychological symptoms emerged.
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