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ArticleFrontiers in cardiovascular medicine2025

Recovery from COVID-19: a 12-month follow-up study on cardiorespiratory fitness and pulmonary function.

Cássia da Luz Goulart, Vinícius Maldaner, Carla Cristina de Araújo Alves, Mauricio Milani, Juliana Milani, Ana Clara Gonçalves da Costa, Marcela Lopes Alves, Robson Fernando Borges, Claudia Cristina Conde Holanda Sobral, Letícia de Araújo Moraes and 9 more

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Article in Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Cássia da Luz GoulartHealth Sciences and Technologies Post Graduate Program, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Brazil.
Vinícius MaldanerRehabilitation Sciences Post Graduate Program, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Brazil.
Carla Cristina de Araújo AlvesHealth Sciences and Technologies Post Graduate Program, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Brazil.
Mauricio MilaniHealth Sciences and Technologies Post Graduate Program, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Brazil.
Juliana MilaniHealth Sciences and Technologies Post Graduate Program, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Brazil.
Ana Clara Gonçalves da CostaHealth Sciences and Technologies Post Graduate Program, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Brazil.
Marcela Lopes AlvesHealth Sciences and Technologies Post Graduate Program, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Brazil.
Robson Fernando BorgesHealth Sciences and Technologies Post Graduate Program, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Brazil.
Claudia Cristina Conde Holanda SobralHealth Sciences and Technologies Post Graduate Program, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Brazil.
Letícia de Araújo MoraesHealth Sciences and Technologies Post Graduate Program, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Brazil.
Jean Carlos CoutinhoGraduate Program in Human Movement and Rehabilitation, Evangelical University of Goias, Hasselt, Brazil.
Nádia Oliveira GomesGraduate Program in Human Movement and Rehabilitation, Evangelical University of Goias, Hasselt, Brazil.
Leandro Tolfo FranzoniDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Filipe FerrariDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Audrey Borghi-SilvaCardiopulmonary Physiotherapy Laboratory, Physiotherapy Department, Federal University of Sao Carlos, UFSCar, Sao Carlos, Brazil.
Lawrence P CahalinDepartment of Physical Therapy, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.
Graziella França B CiprianoHealth Sciences and Technologies Post Graduate Program, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Brazil.
Gerson Cipriano JuniorHealth Sciences and Technologies Post Graduate Program, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Brazil.
Ricardo SteinDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.

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Abstract

Introduction and aim: Long COVID, characterized by persistent symptoms after acute infection, poses a major public health challenge. Understanding its long-term effects is crucial, particularly in relation to cardiorespiratory recovery. This study aimed to assess changes in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and pulmonary function (PF) over 12 months following acute COVID-19, addressing a significant gap in current knowledge about the disease's lasting impact. Methods: This prospective cohort study included 29 individuals previously diagnosed with post-acute COVID-19. The baseline data were collected during the acute phase of infection Results: After one-year, significant improvements were observed across several CPET parameters, including VE/MVV ratio (Cohen's Conclusion: Despite the severity of their initial illness, patients demonstrated substantial recovery in CRF, PF, and inspiratory muscle strength over 12 months.

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COVID-19CPETfunctional capacitylung functionrecovery

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PMCPMC12379035

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