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[Update 2021: COVID-19 from the perspective of cardiology]
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|July 13, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to significant advancements in understanding disease progression and treatment. This update focuses on the cardiovascular implications of COVID-19 during the ongoing global surge.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has become a major global health crisis.
- Extensive research has improved understanding of the virus's development, progression, and therapeutic strategies.
- Rising global infection rates necessitate continuous updates on disease management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a concise update on COVID-19 from a cardiology perspective.
- To highlight key aspects of SARS-CoV-2 infection relevant to cardiovascular health.
- To inform healthcare professionals about current understanding and management during the pandemic's "third wave".
Main Methods:
- Review of current scientific literature on COVID-19 and cardiovascular complications.
- Synthesis of established knowledge regarding SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Focus on cardiological implications based on recent findings.
Main Results:
- COVID-19 significantly impacts cardiovascular health, with various potential complications.
- Understanding of SARS-CoV-2's effects on the heart and circulatory system has grown substantially.
- Treatment strategies are evolving with accumulating clinical data.
Conclusions:
- Cardiovascular monitoring and management are crucial for patients with COVID-19.
- Continued research is vital to address the long-term cardiovascular consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- A multidisciplinary approach is essential for optimal patient care during the pandemic.
Abstract:
More than one year ago COVID-19 emerged to a rapidly expanding global pandemic. Along with a growing number of individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2, we gained substantial knowledge on development, progression and treatment of the disease. In the light of increasing worldwide infection rates during the current "third wave", we will give a short update on COVID-19 from a cardiological point-of-view.
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