Covid-19's Hidden Risks: Even Mild Cases Pose Deadly Threats
A new study has revealed the alarming risks of Covid-19, even for those who did not require hospitalisation. Non-hospitalised patients were found to be over 10 times more likely to die and 2.7 times more likely to develop dangerous blood clots than those who avoided the illness.
The research, while not specifying a particular study from Queen Mary University of London, underscores the increased cardiovascular risk for people with previous Covid infection. This risk is likely to be higher in nations with limited access to vaccination.
Covid-19 at any severity is linked to an enhanced risk of dangerous blood clots that can travel to the heart, lungs, and other parts of the body. The risk of death among hospitalised Covid patients was found to be 118 times higher than that of uninfected people. The increased risk of venous thromboembolism was highest in the first month after infection and may remain elevated for a longer period. Hospitalised Covid patients had 28 times higher risk of venous thromboembolism, 22 times higher risk of heart failure, and 18 times higher risk of stroke than uninfected people.
The study serves as a stark reminder of the potential long-term effects of Covid-19, even for those who experience mild symptoms. It underscores the importance of vaccination and other preventive measures to minimise the risk of infection and its severe consequences.
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