Mild Covid can lead to long-term impact on cardiovascular health, study claims

Scientists compared pre- and post-Covid infection levels of arterial stiffness, which can indicate cardiovascular health.

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Mild cases of Covid-19 can have long-term detrimental effects on cardiovascular health, according to new research.

A team of scientists including those from the University of Portsmouth were part of the study which compared pre- and post-Covid infection levels of arterial stiffness which can highlight ageing and how healthy the arteries are.

They found that in those who had been diagnosed with mild Covid, artery and central cardiovascular function were affected by the disease two to three months after infection.