In 2020, the COVVI-19 epidemic touched France and the whole world. Over the years, the disease continues to deliver certain precious information. A recent study published in the European Heart Journal reveals that a COVI -19 infection – especially in women – can lead to An aging of blood vessels of about five years.
If with age the blood vessels stiffen, the infection can speed up the process. A consequence far from harmless since people with more rigid blood vessels are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease such as a stroke or heart attack.
“Since the start of the pandemic, we have found that many people with COVID-19 have had symptoms that can last for months or even years. However, we continue to study the mechanisms that cause these symptoms in the body, “explains Professor Rosa Maria Bruno of the University of Paris Cité who led this study. Before clarifying: “We know that COVVI-19 can affect the blood vessels directly. We believe that this could lead to what is called early vascular aging, which means that your blood vessels are older than your chronological age and that You are more vulnerable to heart disease. If this happens, we must identify people at risk at an early stage in order to prevent heart attacks and accidents …
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