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[Cardiovascular disorders in patients infected with 2019 novel coronavirus]

V Aidan1, B Davido2, H Mustafic3

  • 1Département de cardiologie, centre de référence des cardiomyopathies et des troubles du rythme cardiaque héréditaires ou rares, hôpital Ambroise-Paré, université de Versailles-Saint Quentin (UVSQ), AP-HP, Boulogne-Billancourt, France.

Annales De Cardiologie Et D'Angeiologie
|March 1, 2021
PubMed

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) frequently causes cardiovascular complications. This review examines cardiac issues and mortality predictors in COVID-19 patients, highlighting the need for integrated care.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presents a significant global health challenge.
  • Cardiovascular complications affect a substantial portion of COVID-19 patients, particularly those in intensive care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a narrative review of cardiovascular complications in COVID-19 patients.
  • To identify predictive factors for mortality in individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search for studies on COVID-19 and cardiovascular complications.
  • Narrative synthesis of findings regarding cardiac involvement and mortality predictors.

Main Results:

  • Cardiovascular complications are prevalent in COVID-19, occurring in 20% of all patients and 43% of ICU patients.
  • Multiple mechanisms contribute to cardiac injury, including hyperinflammation, pro-thrombotic states, sepsis, hypoxia, and direct viral insult.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiovascular complications are a major concern in COVID-19 management.
  • Understanding these complications and their predictive factors is crucial for improving patient outcomes and survival rates.

Keywords:
COVD-19COVID-19CoronavirusCœurHeartICUMortalityMortalitéPrognosisPronosticSoins intensifs

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