ArticleJournal of arrhythmia2026
Increased Arrhythmia Risk in Long COVID: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Increased Arrhythmia Risk in Long COVID: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of arrhythmia · 2026Article
- Cardiovascular sequelae of Long COVID: immune dysregulation inflammation as central drivers.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
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Abstract
Background: COVID-19 infection can cause significant long-term health problems for patients. While there is no universally accepted definition for long COVID, it is usually identified by persistent symptoms that extend past 4 weeks after the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection with no other explanation. The cardiovascular system is one of the most important systems involved in long COVID, and even asymptomatic patients have evidence of cardiovascular injury after COVID-19. This study aims to determine the long-term risk of developing cardiac arrhythmias after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods: A comprehensive systematic search on Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, and Web of Science databases was performed on August 24th, 2025. Cohort articles consisting of a healthy control group with no history of COVID-19 infection and individuals who recovered from COVID-19 for at least 30 days were included. Hazard Ratio (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated using random-effect models. Results: Fourteen studies were eligible for the meta-analysis. The overall arrhythmia risk was higher in patients with long COVID (HR: 1.74, 95% CI [1.39, 2.10], Conclusions: The risk of developing cardiac arrhythmias is increased after COVID-19 infection in the long term.
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