COVID complications and rehabilitation of patients with Long COVID Syndrome

1. Covid-19 :
Complications&
Rehabilitation
Dr Syed Raza
MD, MRCP, FRCP, CCT, FESC, FACC , FACVIC
Consultant Cardiologist and Physician
Awali Hospital

2. Objectives
1. Organs involved
in COVID -19 and
related
complications
2. Rehabilitation
measures –
Holistic approach

3. The COVID journey…..

5. Could my heart be involved doctor?

6. Key symptoms reported on initial triage, voice / speech problems more prominent
and changes to screening tool should capture that going forward. If you combine symptoms that need
psychological support (Anxiety, depression, PTSD) then becomes 3rd highest symptom.

9. Reasons for anxiety
• 1. Being infected by COVID
• 2.Exposed to COVID
• 3. Restrictions

10. Ways to return to normal self
• 1. Eat nutritious diet
• 2. Exercise – include deep breathing exercises
• 3. Counselling
• 4. Stay connected
• 5. Stay informed - from right sources
• 6. Get vaccinated whenever appropriate

15. Who is
stronger
and
smarter ?

17. Summary
1. COVID-19 is a multi system disease
2. Long COVID syndrome is now well recognized entity
3. Post COVID rehabilitation requires multi-disciplinary team
approach
4. COVID-19 has taught us many lessons