The Bidirectional Association Between Metabolic Syndrome and Long-COVID-19

Overview

Journal Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes

Publisher Dove Medical Press

Specialty Endocrinology

Date 2024 Oct 14

PMID 39398386

Authors

Yanfen Liu

Xueyong Lou

Affiliations

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Abstract

Background: The rapid global spread of a new coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 has led to a significant increase in mortality rates, resulting in an unprecedented worldwide pandemic.

Methods: The impact of COVID-19, particularly its long-term effects, has also had a profound effect on the health and well-being of individuals.Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of heart and brain diseases, presenting a significant danger to human well-being.

Purpose: The prognosis of long COVID and the progression of metabolic syndrome interact with each other, but there is currently a lack of systematic reports.In this paper, the pathogenesis, related treatment and prognosis of long COVID and metabolic syndrome are systematically reviewed.

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