Cardiovascular Disease and Coronavirus Disease 2019: Epidemiology, Management, and Prevention

Junichi Ishigami1,2, Minghao Kou1,2, Ning Ding1,2

  • 1Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2024 E. Monument St., Baltimore, MD 21287 USA.

Insights

Individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) face higher risks from COVID-19, experiencing increased severity and mortality. Managing CVD risk factors and vaccinations are crucial during the pandemic.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic.
  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a prevalent comorbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the relationship between cardiovascular disease and COVID-19.
  • To summarize current findings on COVID-19's impact on cardiovascular health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease.
  • Synthesis of findings on clinical manifestations, risk factors, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Preexisting CVD increases COVID-19 severity and mortality.
  • COVID-19 can cause thrombotic events and cardiac dysfunction.
  • The pandemic disrupted healthcare access for CVD patients.

Conclusions:

  • Controlling CVD risk factors and vaccination are vital for protecting CVD patients during the pandemic.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the CVD-COVID-19 interaction.
Abstract

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