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Hydra, a Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Cardiovascular Analysis and Diagnosis
Published on: September 26, 2018
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Cardiovascular disease and COVID-19.
1Clinical and Preventive Cardiology, Medanta- the Medicity, Sector 38, Gurgaon, Haryana, 122001, India.
Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome
|April 5, 2020
Summary
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can impact the heart, with acute cardiac injury occurring in 8-12% of patients. Pre-existing cardiovascular disease or cardiac injury worsens COVID-19 outcomes, necessitating further research.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Many patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have pre-existing cardiovascular (CV) disease or develop acute cardiac injury.
- Understanding the interaction between COVID-19 and CV disease is crucial for optimal patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current understanding of cardiovascular manifestations in COVID-19 patients.
- To highlight the association between CV disease, cardiac injury, and patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review was conducted.
- Literature search performed using PubMed and Google search engines.
Main Results:
- Respiratory illness is the primary COVID-19 manifestation; cardiac involvement is less common.
- Acute cardiac injury (elevated troponins) affects 8-12% of COVID-19 patients, often due to direct viral injury or systemic inflammation.
- Pre-existing CV disease and/or acute cardiac injury are linked to significantly worse outcomes in COVID-19 patients.
Conclusions:
- Current reports offer limited detail on cardiovascular manifestations in COVID-19.
- Further research is essential to elucidate the incidence, mechanisms, presentation, and outcomes of various CV manifestations in COVID-19.
- The significant adverse prognostic impact of cardiac involvement warrants focused investigation.
Keywords:
ArrhythmiaCOVID-19Cardiac troponinsCardiogenic shockCoronavirus disease 2019Heart failureMyocardial infarctionMyocarditisSARS-CoV-2More Related Videos
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