A deeper look at long-term effects of COVID-19 on myocardial function in survivors with no prior heart diseases: a GRADE approach systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged global health systems since December 2019, with the novel virus SARS-CoV-2 causing multi-systemic disease, including heart complications. While acute cardiac effects are well-known, long-term implications are understudied. This review hopes to fill a gap in the literature and provide valuable insights into the long-term cardiac consequences of the virus, which can inform future public health policies and clinical practices.

Methods

This systematic review was prepared using PRISMA reporting guidelines. The databases searched were PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane. Risk of Bias was assessed using ROBINS-I. The GRADE approach was employed to evaluate the level of certainty in the evidence for each outcome. A meta-analys

SUBMITTER: Dehghan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11611865 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature