Drug Topics November 17, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Recreational physical activity increased significantly post-pandemic, driven by moderate-intensity exercise, indicating a beneficial lifestyle shift among US adults.
- Traditional cardiovascular risk factors remained stable, but COVID-19 infection poses long-term cardiovascular risks, especially for severe cases and those with pre-existing conditions.
- COVID-19-related inflammation can lead to heart complications, highlighting the importance of monitoring patients with cardiovascular issues or risk factors.
- Pharmacists are essential in promoting sustained physical activity and vigilance for long-term symptoms, particularly in patients with severe COVID-19 or existing risk factors.
US adults show an increase in recreational activity post-COVID-19, but lingering cardiovascular risks from infection highlight the need for ongoing health vigilance.
A recent analysis of cardiovascular health trends among US adults suggests a...
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