The study, led by scientists from the University of Oxford, looked at
The study showed that within two to threemonths after the onset of the disease, about 64% of patients experienced constant shortness of breath, and 55% complained of constant feeling of fatigue. Abnormalities in the lung tissue were noted in 60% of those infected with COVID-19, in the kidneys - in 29%. Researchers noted "unusual work" of the heart in 26% of cases, and the liver - in 10%. Moreover, in some cases, patients suffered a mild coronavirus.
This study has not yet been reviewed by other scientists, its preliminary results can be viewed on the MedRxiv research site.
These results highlight the needfurther study of the physiological processes that occur for several months after infection with the coronavirus. We must develop a more holistic model of clinical care for our patients after they leave the hospital.
Betty Raman, Oxford University Scholar
British National Institute studyin Healthcare (NIHR), published in early October, also showed that illness after infection with COVID-19 can be accompanied by a wide range of symptoms that debilitate patients.
Before the study, participants were examined formagnetic resonance imaging, doctors examined their heart, lungs, liver and kidneys. The bad habits of the subjects were also taken into account. Scientists found that those who had recovered had a reduced ability to withstand physical activity, which is explained by a combination of constant fatigue and lung pathology.
“The detected deviations strongly correlated withmarkers of inflammation. This indicates a potential link between chronic inflammation and ongoing organ damage, even in those who have had the coronavirus, ”the researchers note.
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