Archive · 19 Sep 2025
COVID-19 Infection May Accelerate Arterial Aging, Study Finds
A new study found that even a single COVID-19 infection can make your arteries age faster.
Arteries are like tubes that carry blood, and when they get stiff, it's harder for your heart to pump blood.
This can increase your risk of heart problems like heart attacks and strokes.
The study looked at people who had COVID-19 and found their arteries were stiffer than those who never had it.
This was true even for people who had mild cases.
This means people who had COVID-19 should be aware of their heart health, eat healthy, and exercise.
A study found COVID-19 may accelerate arterial aging.
Survivors of COVID-19 had stiffer arteries.
Arterial stiffness increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Changes were seen even in those with mild COVID-19.
Lifestyle interventions and monitoring are recommended.
- Who
- Researchers
- What
- Found that COVID-19 infection may accelerate the aging of arteries.
- When
- Study published in the European Heart Journal.
- Where
- Study conducted across 18 countries.
- Why
- To understand the long-term impact of COVID-19 on cardiovascular health.
- Study Participants
- Nearly 2,400 across 18 countries
- Main Finding
- COVID-19 survivors had stiffer arteries
- Vascular Aging
- Accelerated by COVID-19
- Potential Risks
- Heart disease, stroke, other cardiovascular problems
- Affected Groups
- Older adults, those with pre-existing conditions, men
- Preventive Steps
- Exercise, healthy diet, monitoring health