Cardiac structure and function 1.5 years after COVID-19: results from the EPILOC study

This study demonstrates subtle yet consistent reductions in LV function, specifically LV GLS and diastolic function, and exercise capacity in PCS compared to CON. While these changes are within reference ranges, their potential impact on clinical outcomes warrants further investigation. These findings highlight the need for cardiac assessments and long-term follow-up in symptomatic PCS patients.

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Infection
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2025-02-24
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-025-02481-4
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Cardiac structure and function 1.5 years after COVID-19: results from the EPILOC study

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Cardiac structure and function 1.5 years after COVID-19: results from the EPILOC study

Birgit Friedmann‐Bette, Gunnar Erz, Norbert Frey, Jana Schellenberg, Raphael S. Peter, Siri Goepel, Oliver Morath, Alexandra Nieters, Uta Merle, Andreas M. Nieß, Jürgen Michael Steinacker, Winfried V. Kern, Peter Deibert, Daniel Alexander Bizjak, Dietrich Rothenbacher, Lynn Matits
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Abstract

This study demonstrates subtle yet consistent reductions in LV function, specifically LV GLS and diastolic function, and exercise capacity in PCS compared to CON. While these changes are within reference ranges, their potential impact on clinical outcomes warrants further investigation. These findings highlight the need for cardiac assessments and long-term follow-up in symptomatic PCS patients.

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University of Freiburg (DE), Universität Ulm (DE), Heidelberg University (DE), University Hospital Heidelberg (DE), Zimmer Biomet (Germany) (DE), German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DE), University and Rehabilitation Clinics Ulm (DE), University Hospital Ulm (DE), University of Tübingen (DE)
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Cardiac structure and function 1.5 years after COVID-19: results from the EPILOC study — Birgit Friedmann‐Bette, Gunnar Erz, et al. · Infection (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS