POST-COVID CARDIOVASCULAR EFFECTS Post-COVID symptoms and prolonged impact on health are now surfacing as a major point of attention for both physicians and patients. Among these, effects on the heart and blood vessels, and their possible sequelae are concerning, needing awareness and care. Below are some possible cardiovascular effects based on a few limited studies.
Updated May 2022 Post-COVID care and awareness are very important, and an area of continued research and learning. The term ‘recovered from COVID’ is technically accorded to those who have been free of fever (>100 deg F) for 3 consecutive days with normal oxygen saturation after a minimum of 10 days (7 days for Omicron)
Updated Oct 2022 SARS-CoV-2 variants have been identified and studied across the world during the COVID pandemic. The COVID virus SARS-CoV-2 belongs to the family of Coronavirus (CoV) which are viruses possessing a single-stranded RNA as the genetic material and characterized by the presence of spike protein (projecting surface glycoproteins also called S protein). This
WHAT IS MUCORMYCOSIS AND WHY DOES IT OCCUR Mucor is a fungus found usually in damp and hot environments, in the soil, contaminated water, plants, decaying vegetables-fruits and wood. The fungal disease (mycosis) it causes is called Mucormycosis. The term ‘black fungus’ is due to the blackish discoloration of the affected parts damaged by the
Reduced vision, blurring or loss of vision (blindness) is the primary concern for a person with any eye problem as well as for the doctor. One should know the possible causes affecting vision, when to take timely action and seek immediate consultation from the eye specialist. The structure and parts of the eye along with