Publication date: Oct 14, 2025
Long COVID (LC) is associated with an increase in cardiovascular risk and chronic inflammation, whereas the Mediterranean Diet (MD) seems to improve the aforementioned factors. The aim of this study is to analyse the relationship between MD and its components with vascular structure, function, and aging in patients diagnosed with LC globally and by sex. This study was a cross-sectional study with 304 subjects diagnosed with LC; 207 were women and 97 men. Adherence to MD was evaluated with a validated MEDAS questionnaire, composed of 14 items. The vascular structure was assessed using carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT). Three measurements were carried out to evaluate vascular function: cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI), brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), and carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV). Vascular aging index (VAI) was estimated. The MD score was 7. 80 +/- 2. 33, with no difference between sexes. Vascular function and aging parameter values were higher in men than in women. Use of olive oil as the principal source of fat for cooking, and consuming
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| Type | Source | Name |
|---|---|---|
| disease | MESH | Long COVID |
| disease | MESH | cardiovascular risk |
| disease | MESH | inflammation |
| drug | DRUGBANK | Olive oil |