Life after COVID: More than half of Bulgarians who have had COVID-19 suffer from cardiovascular problems

More than half a year after the launch of “Life after COVID” – Bulgaria’s first post-COVID treatment and follow-up campaign, BCI reports alarming data: more than half of Bulgarians who have had COVID-19 suffer from cardiovascular disorders.

Dr. Radka Alexandrova, pulmonologist: “I have to refer about 80% of my patients to a cardiologist.”

“Post-coronary conditions can affect anyone, regardless of their age and health condition, warns Prof. Iana Simova, Head of the post-COVID syndrome research group.

See the full report here.

Prof. Iana Simova: BCI has the biggest experience in the treatment of post-COVID syndrome in Bulgaria

One of the most common postconditions resulting from the infection are heart-related. In our country alone, more than 70 000 patients have been hospitalised and discharged after being cured of coronavirus but have sought medical help again because of subsequent problems. Even the mild cases, the asymptomatic ones, are now seeking or will seek medical help,” Prof. Dr. Iana Simova said in an interview with Darik.

You can listen to the interview here (in Bulgarian).