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Irregular Heartbeat Can Be a Lingering Effect of COVID-19

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A new study has found that COVID-19 can cause elevated heart rate in some people that can last for several months. Getty Images
  • Some people called “long haulers” will take a longer amount of time to recover from COVID-19 symptoms. However, it hasn’t been previously determined just how long these symptoms might last.
  • A new study has used wearable devices and an app to track how long symptoms like low energy, sleep issues, and elevated heart rate can continue.
  • The researchers found that an elevated heart rate can last as long as 4 months.
  • If you experience lingering symptoms, doctors can order tests which will look for serious heart problems.

Some people who develop COVID-19 will take a long amount of time to recover from their symptoms.

These COVID-19 “long haulers” may experience a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, sleep problems, and heart palpitations.

However, it hadn’t really been quantified just how long these symptoms might last.

A new study has attempted to answer this question by using wearable devices and an app to track relevant measurements.

Source: healthline