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Published in: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports 12/2023

10-11-2023 | Long-COVID Syndrome | Review

Autonomic Manifestations of Long-COVID Syndrome

Authors: Rashmin Hira, Kavithra Karalasingham, Jacquie R. Baker, Satish R. Raj

Published in: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports | Issue 12/2023

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Long-COVID is a novel condition emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. Long-COVID is characterized by symptoms commonly seen in autonomic disorders including fatigue, brain fog, light-headedness, and palpitations. This article will critically evaluate recent findings and studies on Long-COVID and its physiological autonomic manifestations.

Recent Findings

Studies have reported on the prevalence of different symptoms and autonomic disorders in Long-COVID cohorts. Autonomic nervous system function, including both the parasympathetic and sympathetic limbs, has been studied using different testing techniques in Long-COVID patients. While numerous mechanisms may contribute to Long-COVID autonomic pathophysiology, it is currently unclear which ones lead to a Long-COVID presentation. To date, studies have not tested treatment options for autonomic disorders in Long-COVID patients.

Summary

Long-COVID is associated with autonomic abnormalities. There is a high prevalence of clinical autonomic disorders among Long-COVID patients, with limited knowledge of the underlying mechanisms and the effectiveness of treatment options.
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Metadata
Title
Autonomic Manifestations of Long-COVID Syndrome
Authors
Rashmin Hira
Kavithra Karalasingham
Jacquie R. Baker
Satish R. Raj
Publication date
10-11-2023
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports / Issue 12/2023
Print ISSN: 1528-4042
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6293
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11910-023-01320-z

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