A major report recommends regular Covid vaccinations to reduce cardiac risks associated with the virus. Millions of people around the world are suffering with serious cardiovascular problems caused by Covid infection and long Covid. The report, to be published later this week, sets out ways of tackling the ‘profound and lasting impact’ of Covid and long Covid on cardiovascular health.

It makes recommendations for diagnosing, treating and preventing serious heart and blood vessel complications linked to the virus.

As well as continuing vaccination programmes, the report recommends structured cardiac rehabilitation - to prevent long-term problems after infection and boost long Covid recovery.

Covid infection and long Covid have serious effects on the heart and blood vessels, and the pandemic has had a widespread and lasting impact on cardiovascular health. 

A set of expert recommendations explain how these conditions should be diagnosed, treated and prevented. 

Cardiac rehabilitation is vital for Covid and long Covid patients, but many do not have access to rehabilitation programmes. 

Vaccination reduces the cardiac risks of Covid, so vaccination programmes must continue. 

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