COVID-19 has been strongly associated with severe symptoms of cardiac disease . People with chronic cardiac disease are, indeed, considered at high risk when infected with SARS-CoV-2. But besides that, risk associated with cardiac disease itself, can COVID-19 aggravate the clinical condition of these patients? And could it leave cardiac sequels in previously healthy individuals? Cardiologist José Ferreira Santos , the clinical director of Hospital da Luz Setúbal, explains in this Hospital da Luz Podcast on Post-Covid Effects what are the major cardiac complaints of Covid patients and how they should be followed, after being released from hospital. Google | iTunes | Spotify More information and advice of Hospital da Luz about the novel coronavírus COVID-19 epidemic . The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
