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Sanaz Asadian1, Leila Hosseini1,2, Mohsen Maadani1
1Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center Iran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Clinical Case Reports
|January 25, 2021
Summary
COVID-19 can harm the heart by increasing blood clots, potentially causing heart attacks. This risk exists even for individuals without prior heart conditions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pathophysiology
Background:
- The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has emerged as a significant global health threat.
- Understanding the cardiovascular implications of COVID-19 is crucial for patient management and outcomes.
Observation:
- COVID-19 impacts cardiac health through multiple mechanisms.
- The virus can trigger pro-thrombotic states, elevating the risk of cardiovascular events.
Findings:
- SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2) infection is associated with an increased incidence of thrombotic complications.
- These thrombotic events can precipitate myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack, even in individuals without pre-existing cardiovascular disease.
Implications:
- The findings highlight the importance of monitoring cardiac function in COVID-19 patients.
- Early recognition and management of thrombotic risks are essential to prevent myocardial infarction and improve survival rates in COVID-19 survivors.
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