New study links coronavirus to stroke, failed heartResearchers have warned that patients diagnosed with Covid-19 are at higher risk of developing stroke and heart attack. The study titled Covid-19 and Thrombotic or Thromboembolic Disease: Implications for Prevention, Antithrombotic Therapy, and Follow-up claims states that Covid-19 has a number of important cardiovascular implications. “Patients with prior cardiovascular disease are at higher risk for adverse events from Covid-19. Individuals without a history of cardiovascular disease are at risk for incident cardiovascular complication,” states the study report. Read Now »The study found that severe deprivation of oxygen in the body may predispose Covid-19 patients to internal blood clots.

Source: Standard Digital May 01, 2020 06:33 UTC