 of those who were hospitalised with Covid went on to develop hypertension. While 11 per cent of those who also tested positive but were not unwell enough to be admitted to hospital still went on to develop the condition. Senior study author Professor Tim Q Duong, said: 'Given the sheer number of people affected by Covid-19 (...) these statistics are alarming and suggest that many more patients will likely develop high blood pressure in the future, which may present a major public health burden." The mammoth rollout of vaccines across the UK means many already have some level of protection from the bug. Jabs have been key in the fight against the bug, helping Brits come out of lockdown and protecting the population from serious illness. Prof Tim added: "These findings should heighten awareness to screen at-risk patients for hypertension after Covid-19 illness to en){kind=link}
CATCHING Covid may trigger new-onset high blood pressure, a new study claims.
US researchers found even those who did not suffer severe illness had a greater chance of developing the serious condition.
Recovery from Covid infection has already been linked to the development of a number of chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, mental health issues and brain damage.
Scientists from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine tracked the health records of more than 45,000 people infected with the bug between March 2020 and February 2022.
They looked for the diagnosis of high blood pressure after discharge.