Autopsy Study Detects Replicating SARS‑CoV‑2 in Hearts of Long COVID Patients

An autopsy study examined tissue from long COVID patients. Researchers observed replicating SARS‑CoV‑2 in heart samples. The finding indicates the virus can persist in cardiac tissue. This may explain lingering cardiac symptoms in long COVID. The study adds evidence to ongoing investigations of viral reservoirs. Results were published via the USCAP program. The discovery could influence future treatment strategies. Further research is needed to assess long‑term impacts.