Latest Research: What Scientists Now Understand About Long COVID and the Heart (A 2024–2025 Science Update)
New research from 2024–2025 reveals surprising heart and vascular changes in people with Long COVID. Learn what advanced scans, microvascular studies, and major population analyses show — and how this evidence supports disability evaluations under SSA’s cardiovascular rules.
Heart Issues and Long COVID: When the Virus Won’t Let Go of the Heart
Long COVID can leave behind far more than fatigue — it can disrupt the heart in ways that affect daily life, work, and long-term health. This Long COVID Heart guide breaks down the most common cardiovascular complications, how the SSA evaluates heart-related impairments, and what current research reveals about heart issues and Long COVID.
3 MAJOR DISABILITIES RELATED TO LONG COVID: WHEN “JUST A VIRUS” TURNS INTO SOMETHING MORE
Long COVID can cause lasting disabilities that affect the brain, heart, lungs, and muscles—sometimes making even simple daily activities exhausting. This article explores the three major types of Long COVID-related disabilities, how the Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates them under Blue Book listings, and what federal protections apply under the ADA and SSDI.