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NHLBI's Research Strategy
COVID-19 affects all of us, with the heaviest toll on those with preexisting heart, lung, and blood conditions and populations who are vulnerable to these conditions. Our research strategy aims to understand and address risk factors for the disease, develop prevention and treatment strategies, and find ways to hasten and enhance recovery.
Director's Blog
Tackling the Mysteries of the Long-term Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
As we enter our second year of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, we have learned much about the SARS-CoV-2 virus and how it can acutely affect multiple organs and systems, especially the heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
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