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Cardiovascular Complications Related to COVID-19 Disease

Raed A Alsatli1

  • 1Department of Anesthesia, Section Cardiac Anesthesia, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Anesthesia, Essays and Researches
|June 7, 2021
PubMed

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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) can cause serious heart problems, including myocarditis and heart failure. Early recognition and treatment of these COVID-19 cardiac complications are crucial for reducing patient mortality.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a global pandemic.
  • Beyond respiratory symptoms, COVID-19 frequently leads to cardiovascular complications.
  • These cardiac issues contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathophysiology of cardiac complications in COVID-19.
  • To detail the clinical manifestations of these cardiovascular events.
  • To discuss current management strategies for COVID-19-related heart conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • Included meta-analyses, cohort studies, publications, and case series.
  • Focused on data from major global COVID-19 outbreak centers.

Main Results:

  • COVID-19 is associated with diverse cardiac complications: myocarditis, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and venous thromboembolic events.
  • These complications can significantly increase cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
  • Timely diagnosis and intervention are essential.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiac complications are a serious concern in COVID-19 patients.
  • Understanding the mechanisms and clinical course is vital for effective patient care.
  • Prompt management can mitigate adverse cardiovascular outcomes.

Keywords:
Airway managementCOVID-19 diseaseanesthetic managementcardiac implicationsvenous thromboembolic events

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