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Cardiac injuries in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Chen Chen1, Huihui Li1, Weijian Hang1
1Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, affects over 200 countries. Cardiologists must monitor for cardiac injuries in COVID-19 patients, especially those with existing cardiovascular disease.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- The global COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has surpassed 4.5 million cases worldwide.
- SARS-CoV-2 can affect multiple organs, including the heart, not just the respiratory system.
- COVID-19 patients with pre-existing cardiovascular diseases face higher mortality risks.
Abstract:
As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic worsens, this global pandemic is impacting more than 200 countries/regions and more than 4,500,000 confirmed cases worldwide. COVID-19 is caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), which might attack not only the respiratory system, but also the other important organs, including the heart. It was reported that COVID-19 patients with a past history of cardiovascular diseases would have a higher mortality. Meanwhile, elevated troponin levels were frequently observed in COVID-19 cases. Besides the comprehensive treatments for COVID-19, as a cardiologist, we should also remain vigilant about the cardiac injuries, especially those with severe emergent cardiovascular symptoms.
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