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COVID-19 and cardiovascular system-a comprehensive review
Ibrahim AlShahrani1, Jagadish Hosmani2, Vidya Gurram Shankar3
1Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, 62529 Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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This review examines the impact of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on cardiovascular health. Individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions face increased vulnerability and risk from this novel virus.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused a global health crisis, impacting mortality and healthcare systems.
- Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death worldwide, with heart attacks and strokes being primary contributors.
- Pre-existing cardiovascular conditions are identified as a significant risk factor for severe COVID-19 outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review the direct and indirect effects of COVID-19 on cardiovascular health.
- To analyze the relationship between COVID-19 infection and cardiovascular complications.
- To assess the influence of COVID-19 on the susceptibility and severity of cardiovascular events.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on COVID-19 and cardiovascular health.
- Analysis of data comparing severe vs. less severe COVID-19 cases.
- Examination of outcomes in intensive care unit (ICU) patients versus non-ICU patients.
Main Results:
- Individuals with cardiovascular comorbidities are more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection.
- COVID-19 can directly and indirectly impact an individual's cardiovascular system.
- The virus influences the risk of susceptibility and severity of cardiovascular complications.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19 poses a significant threat to cardiovascular health, particularly in vulnerable populations.
- Understanding these impacts is crucial for managing patients during the pandemic.
- Further research is needed to fully elucidate the long-term cardiovascular consequences of COVID-19.
Abstract:
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a mystified cryptic virus has challenged the mankind that has brought life to a standstill. Catastrophic loss of life, perplexed healthcare system and the downfall of global economy are some of the outcomes of this pandemic. Humans are raging a war with an unknown enemy. Infections, irrespective of age and gender, and more so in comorbidities are escalating at an alarming rate. Cardiovascular diseases, are the leading cause of death globally with an estimate of 31% of deaths worldwide out of which nearly 85% are due to heart attacks and stroke. Theoretically and practically, researchers have observed that persons with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions are comparatively more vulnerable to the COVID-19 infection. Moreover, they have studied the data between less severe and more severe cases, survivors and non survivors, intensive care unit (ICU) patients and non ICU patients, to analyse the relationship and the influence of COVID-19 on cardiovascular health of an individual, further the risk of susceptibility to submit to the virus. This review aims to provide a comprehensive particular on the possible effects, either direct or indirect, of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular heath of an individual.
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