Bielecka, E.; Sielatycki, P.; Pietraszko, P.; Zapora-Kurel, A.; Zbroch, E. Elevated Arterial Blood Pressure as a Delayed Complication Following COVID-19—A Narrative Review. Int. J. Mol. Sci.2024, 25, 1837.
Bielecka, E.; Sielatycki, P.; Pietraszko, P.; Zapora-Kurel, A.; Zbroch, E. Elevated Arterial Blood Pressure as a Delayed Complication Following COVID-19—A Narrative Review. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 1837.
Bielecka, E.; Sielatycki, P.; Pietraszko, P.; Zapora-Kurel, A.; Zbroch, E. Elevated Arterial Blood Pressure as a Delayed Complication Following COVID-19—A Narrative Review. Int. J. Mol. Sci.2024, 25, 1837.
Bielecka, E.; Sielatycki, P.; Pietraszko, P.; Zapora-Kurel, A.; Zbroch, E. Elevated Arterial Blood Pressure as a Delayed Complication Following COVID-19—A Narrative Review. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 1837.
Abstract
Hypertension is one of the most common and significant cardiovascular risk factor. With the emergence of COVID-19, concerns have arisen about its potential to exacerbate cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Several theories have emerged linking hypertension with COVID-19. However, the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and long-term risk of hypertension remains insufficiently explored. Therefore, our study aimed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 infection on blood pressure and long-term risk of hypertension developing. A comprehensive search was conducted in the PubMed and SCOPUS databases up to 10th August 2023 for relevant papers. The analysis included 35 eligible articles. The majority of the latest studies pointed to increase BP after COVID-19 infection. However, several observations contradicted the influence of SARS-CoV-2 on the hypertension development or suggesting a transient effect. The possible role of the loss of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, cytokine storm, increased sympathetic activity, and endothelial dysfunction were considered. On the other hand, BP changes following COVID-19 could be a consequence of lifestyle changes, which often accompanied COVID-19 infection. Our findings highlight the urgent need for comprehensive research on the COVID-19 and hypertension link. These insights are crucial for implementing effective prevention and management strategies for individuals with the history of COVID-19 infection.
Keywords
COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; hypertension; blood pressure; endothelial dysfunction; long-covid; post covid
Subject
Medicine and Pharmacology, Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems
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