What is Long Covid, and how is it medically assessed in Europe?

Long Covid explained: post-COVID-19 condition, persistent symptoms beyond 12 weeks, fatigue, breathlessness, cognitive changes, and diagnostic criteria.

In this episode, we outline how Long Covid (also called post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection) is defined and evaluated under EU clinical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• The definition of Long Covid (symptoms lasting more than 12 weeks after infection)

• Common symptoms: fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations

• How Long Covid differs from ongoing acute infection

• The role of inflammation and immune response

• When blood tests, lung function tests, or cardiac evaluation may be required

• Red flag symptoms such as worsening che ...