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While there is no universally accepted definition for long COVID, it is usually identified by persistent symptoms that extend past 4\u2009weeks after the initial SARS\u2010CoV\u20102 infection with no other explanation. The cardiovascular system is one of the most important systems involved in long COVID, and even asymptomatic patients have evidence of cardiovascular injury after COVID\u201019. This study aims to determine the long\u2010term risk of developing cardiac arrhythmias after SARS\u2010CoV\u20102 infection.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A comprehensive systematic search on Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, and Web of Science databases was performed on August 24th, 2025. Cohort articles consisting of a healthy control group with no history of COVID\u201019 infection and individuals who recovered from COVID\u201019 for at least 30\u2009days were included. Hazard Ratio (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated using random\u2010effect models.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Fourteen studies were eligible for the meta\u2010analysis. The overall arrhythmia risk was higher in patients with long COVID (HR: 1.74, 95% CI [1.39, 2.10],\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200999.65%). Specific arrhythmias examined included atrial fibrillation (HR: 1.49, 95% CI [1.24, 1.73],\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200998.57%), sinus tachycardia (HR: 1.69, 95% CI [1.21, 2.18],\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200999.51%), sinus bradycardia (HR: 1.58, 95% CI [1.50, 1.66],\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200965.80%), and ventricular arrhythmias (HR: 1.72, 95% CI [1.48, 1.95],\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200996.89%). Patients with a more severe initial infection were at a higher risk of developing arrhythmias.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The risk of developing cardiac arrhythmias is increased after COVID\u201019 infection in the long term.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/joa3.70278","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,2,10]],"date-time":"2026-02-10T07:39:21Z","timestamp":1770709161000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["Increased Arrhythmia Risk in Long\n                    <scp>COVID<\/scp>\n                    : A Systematic Review and Meta\u2010Analysis"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"42","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0006-4900-6464","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Amir 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