Title of article :
Late Complications of COVID-19; An Umbrella Review on Current Systematic Reviews
Author/Authors :
SeyedAlinaghi ، Ahmad Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High Risk Behaviors - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Bagheri ، AmirBehzad Interdisciplinary Consortium on Advanced Motion Performance, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery - Baylor College of Medicine , Razi ، Armin School of medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Mojdeganlou ، Paniz Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Mojdeganlou ، Hengameh Department of Pathology - School of Medicine - Johns Hopkins University , Afsahi ، Amir Masoud Department of Radiology - School of Medicine - University of California, San Diego (UCSD) , Afzalian ، Arian School of medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Paranjkhoo ، Parinaz Turpanjian College of Health Sciences - American University of Armenia , Shahidi ، Ramin School of Medicine - Bushehr University of Medical Sciences , Mirzapour ، Pegah Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High Risk Behaviors - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Pashaei ، Zahra Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High Risk Behaviors - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Habibi ، Mohammad Amin Clinical Research Development Center - Qom University of Medical Sciences , Shahbazi ، Parmida Orthopedic Department - Orthopedic Surgery Research Center (OSRC), Sina Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Nooralioghli Parikhani ، Sahar School of medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Farizani Gohari ، Narjes Sadat School of Medicine - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences , Popoola ، Yusuf Health Information Management Unit, Department of Computer Science - Adeleke University , Mehraeen ، Esmaeil Department of Health Information Technology - Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences , Hackett ، Daniel Physical Activity, Lifestyle, Ageing and Wellbeing Faculty Research Group - School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health - University of Sydney
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. Method: 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.
Keywords :
COVID , 19 , SARS , CoV , 2 , Post , Acute COVID , 19 Syndrome , Patient Outcome Assessment
Journal title :
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine (AAEM)
Journal title :
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine (AAEM)
