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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.
Purpose Of Review:
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a global pandemic associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This review summarizes findings up to date on the relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and COVID-19.
Recent Findings:
Preexisting CVD is a common condition among patients with COVID-19 and is associated with increased disease severity and mortality. Conversely, COVID-19 has various clinical manifestations on cardiovascular system, including thrombotic events and cardiac dysfunction. The pandemic has impacted healthcare utilization among patients with CVD, which may have led to potential delay in access to the healthcare system during acute events not directly COVID-19-related.
Summary:
While COVID-19 vaccine is being developed and distributed, controlling CVD risk factors and adherence to recommendations of existing immunization (e.g., influenza vaccine) are key in protecting the health of individuals with CVD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further research is needed to understand the epidemiological and pathophysiological basis for the interaction between CVD and COVID-19.
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