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Late Complications of Covid-19; an Umbrella Review on Current Systematic Reviews Publisher



Alinaghi SAS1 ; Bagheri AB2 ; Razi A3 ; Mojdeganlou P4 ; Mojdeganlou H5 ; Afsah AM6 ; Afzalian A3 ; Paranjkhoo P7 ; Shahidi R8 ; Mirzapour P1 ; Pashaei Z1 ; Habibi MA9 ; Shahbazi P10 ; Parikhani SN3 Show All Authors
Authors
  1. Alinaghi SAS1
  2. Bagheri AB2
  3. Razi A3
  4. Mojdeganlou P4
  5. Mojdeganlou H5
  6. Afsah AM6
  7. Afzalian A3
  8. Paranjkhoo P7
  9. Shahidi R8
  10. Mirzapour P1
  11. Pashaei Z1
  12. Habibi MA9
  13. Shahbazi P10
  14. Parikhani SN3
  15. Gohari NSF11
  16. Popoola Y12
  17. Mehraeen E13
  18. Hackett D14
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Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Interdisciplinary Consortiumon AdvancedMotion Performance, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Michael E. De Bakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
  3. 3. School of medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Shahid Beheshti University ofMedical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School ofMedicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
  6. 6. Department of Radiology, School ofMedicine, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), CA, United States
  7. 7. Turpanjian College of Health Sciences, American University of Armenia, Yerevan, 0019, Armenia
  8. 8. School of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
  9. 9. Clinical Research Development Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
  10. 10. Orthopedic Department, Orthopedic Surgery Research Center (OSRC), Sina Hospital, Tehran University ofMedical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  11. 11. School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University ofMedical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
  12. 12. Health Information Management Unit, Department of Computer Science, Adeleke University, Ede, Nigeria
  13. 13. Department of Health Information Technology, Khalkhal University ofMedical Sciences, Khalkhal, Iran
  14. 14. Physical Activity, Lifestyle, Ageing and Wellbeing Faculty Research Group, School of Health Sciences, Faculty ofMedicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Source: Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine Published:2023


Abstract

Introduction: Several clinical manifestations have been discovered for COVID-19 since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, which can be classified into early, medium, and long-term complications. However, late complications can be present after recovery from acute COVID-19 illness. The present study aims to comprehensively review the available evidence of late complications related to COVID-19. Methods: A search was conducted, using keywords, through electronic databases, which included Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase up to August 29, 2022. Study selection was performed according to a strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist was followed, and studies were appraised using the National Institute of Health (NIH) quality assessment and risk of bias tool. Results: In total, 50 studies were included, and nine distinct COVID-19 late complication categories were identified. A review of these studies revealed that neurologic and psychiatric (n=41), respiratory (n=27), musculoskeletal and rheumatologic (n=22), cardiovascular (n=9), and hepatic and gastrointestinal (n=6) complications were the most prevalent complications of long COVID-19. Conclusion: Almost all human body systems are affected by late complications of COVID-19 with different severity and prevalence. Fatigue and some other neuropsychiatric symptoms are the most common late complications among long COVID-19 patients. Respiratory symptoms including dyspnea (during exercise), cough, and chest tightness were the next most prevalent long-term complications of COVID-19. Since these complications are persistent and late, being aware of the signs and symptoms is essential for the healthcare providers and patients. © 2023, Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine. All Rights Reserved.
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