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Oct 13, 2026, 10:43 PM

"Cardiovascular Changes in Pregnant Women After Mild COVID-19 Infection: An Examination of Endothelial and Autonomic Functions"

A study of 80 pregnant women, including 36 who were diagnosed with mild COVID-19 infection, found reduced blood vessel function, increased fat around the heart and higher inflammation markers.

However, researchers found some differences may be linked to how far along the women were in their pregnancies.

Source: https://www.cureus.com/articles/540739-cardiovascular-changes-in-pregnant-women-after-mild-covid-19-infection-an-examination-of-endothelial-and-autonomic-functions#!/

Infographic summarising a study titled “Cardiovascular Changes in Pregnant Women After Mild COVID-19 Infection,” published in Cureus.
• Study included 80 pregnant women: 36 with mild COVID-19 and 44 healthy controls.
• Researchers used heart ultrasounds, blood vessel function tests and 24-hour heart monitoring.
• Blood vessel function: Significantly reduced in the COVID-19 group (p=0.005).
• Fat around the heart: Significantly increased (p=0.021).
• Inflammation marker: Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio significantly elevated (p<0.001).
• Heart rate variability: No significant difference between groups.
• Three bar charts illustrate these cardiovascular differences.
• Findings suggest possible cardiovascular changes following mild COVID-19 during pregnancy.