Test results showing a thickness of more than 1.0 millimeter may mean you have a high risk of cardiovascular disease. Results that place you in less than the 25th percentile can mean you have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Results between the 25th and 75th percentiles are considered no...
How long does long COVID last? It can last weeks, months, or even years, depending on the symptoms. Data from the U.K.'s Office of National Statistics showed that of the 1.9 million people self-reporting that they had long COVID, 92% had symptoms for at least 3 months and 41% had...
Initial screening should include a thorough physical exam with oxygen assessment followed by a transthoracic contrast echocardiogram (echo bubble) with agitated saline (Trerotola and Pyeritz2010; Swanson et al.1999; Shovlin2014; White1992). If there is a positive echo bubble signifying an intrapulmon...
Living with symptoms like brain fog, breathlessness, or chest and joint pain on a daily basis can take a toll on mental health, too. Mental health therapy may help people with long COVID symptoms manage uncertainty andanxietyand better navigate the recovery process. How long does long COVID ...