Even mild COVID-19 can raise the chance of MI and stroke
Doctors may need to view COVID-19 as a new long-term risk factor for cardiovascular disease in much the same way other chronic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis are viewed now

A concerning report recently published in Nature Medicine suggests even a mild case of COVID-19 can increase the long-term risks of serious cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, heart attack and heart failure.
The study highlights our limited understanding of the full consequences of COVID-19 infection and the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.