If you had a COVID-19 infection, a study found that you were twice as likely to have a major cardiac event, such as heart attack, stroke or even death, for up to three years after diagnosis.
Stanley Hazen, MD, PhD recommends increasing your heart disease prevention efforts such as getting your LDL cholesterol and blood pressure into your goal range.

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