Inflammation of the heart and COVID-19

The most commonly reported long-term effects of COVID-19 include shortness of breath, fatigue and joint pain. More serious long-term complications, such as myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle, appear to be uncommon following COVID-19. "COVID-19 doesn't usually affect the heart," says Dr. Leslie Cooper, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist. "Older hospitalized patients who have severe systemic illness can also have signs of cardiac damage. Sometimes these are asymptomatic, [...]
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