Structural and functional properties of arteries in COVID-19 survivors

Aim . The study of the structural and functional properties arteries in patients after a coronavirus disease 2019. Material methods included 113 people: 45 people who were examined before start COVID-19 pandemic, healthy individuals had (n=44), 24 with hypertension (HTN) combination prior COVID-19. In study, blood tests performed, while carotid evaluated using high-RF signal technology, applanation tonometry, volume sphygmography, test post-occlusive reactive hyperemia performed. Results According to arteries, significant differences registered between groups (with without history COVID-19) HTN tonometry history, aortic pressure carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity significantly exceeded those cohorts cardiovascular diseases. results sphygmography group COVID-19, signs early vascular aging revealed, maximum values these indicators recorded hypertensive patients. Conclusion obtained course this make it possible state an increase arterial stiffness which can be regarded as sign aging.