Six-month longitudinal tracking of arterial stiffness and blood pressure in young adults following SARS-CoV-2 infection
Rachel E. Szeghy, Nina L. Stute, Valesha M. Province, Marc A. Augenreich, Jonathon L. Stickford, Abigail S. L. Stickford, Stephen M. Ratchford
Abstract
We sought to investigate potential long-lasting effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on markers of arterial stiffness among young adults for 6 mo following infection. Carotid femoral pulse wave velocity was significantly reduced while carotid stiffness measures remained unaltered over the 6-mo period. These findings suggest several months of recovery from infection may be necessary for young adults to improve various markers of arterial stiffness, possibly contributing to cardiovascular health and recovery among those infected with SARS-CoV-2.
Topics & Concepts
Arterial stiffnessMedicinePulse wave velocityBlood pressureCardiologyInternal medicineHeart rateMean arterial pressurePulse pressureCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Climate Change and Health Impacts