Chulalongkorn University doctors point out long-term effects of COVID-19 on people’s lives while foreign research indicates that Covid-19 patients There is an increased risk of severe thromboembolic events lasting up to 6 months.
A study published today in the British Medical Journal shows that COVID-19 patients increased risk Severe thromboembolic events for up to 6 months after infection, including those with mild symptoms
The researchers compared data on 1 million Swedes who were infected with COVID-19 in February of this year. 2020-May 2021 with a control group of more than 4 million people who are not infected. COVID-19 patients have an increased risk of pulmonary embolism up to 6 months after infection.
They are also at increased risk of deep vein thrombosis. which usually occurs in the legs for up to 3 months after infection
In addition, the research also indicates that Patients with coronavirus are 33 times more susceptible to pulmonary thromboembolism and five times more susceptible to deep vein thrombosis compared to uninfected people.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera Woratanarat, Lecturer of Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Post a message via Facebook about the condition of Long COVID, stating that the United States has asked the relevant agencies to conduct research studies. To find a solution to the problem of Long COVID, which is found in up to 7 percent of the adult population It will affect the living and working.
meanwhile data from United Kingdom Long COVID cases have been reported in a high population of about 1.7 million, although the incidence rate seems lower than the United States. But the number of cases that occur is enormous.
Foreign lessons sound like a bell. which reminds Thailand that we are aware of the importance of disease control measures Because if infected, it will not end with only treatment. But there will be long-term effects from Long COVID, deteriorating lifestyles, working and making them vulnerable to chronic diseases. or disability It is a cost burden to the patient, family and society.
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