How Common Is High Blood Pressure After COVID?
The researchers are also unclearwhysome patients developed high blood pressure after having COVIDbut there have a few theories.
This stimulation may result in higher blood pressure.
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Persistent high blood pressure after infection has resolved may also be characteristic of symptoms oflong COVID.
What Are the Consequences of High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure is a serious health problem, even when it’s not related to COVID.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID is also stillevolving into new variants.
It’s still a serious illness that can also have an acute impact and long-lasting effects."
Robinson recommends that patients and their providers work together to watch for post-COVID complications like high blood pressure.
“We’re still learning about some of the long-term complications of COVID,” said Robinson.
“Take it seriously and ensure you are doing everything possible to prevent COVID infections.”
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