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Cardiovascular system and coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19): mutual injuries and unexpected outcomes

Eman Sobh1,2, Muhammad Saad Reihan3,4, Tamer M S Hifnawy5

  • 1Chest Diseases Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. emansobh2012@gmail.com.

The Egyptian Heart Journal : (EHJ) : Official Bulletin of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology
|September 3, 2021
PubMed

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Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) negatively impacts the cardiovascular system, increasing risks for patients with existing conditions like hypertension. Early suspicion is crucial for managing COVID-19 patients and preventing poor outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cardiovascular system involvement in COVID-19 is a significant area of research.
  • COVID-19 patients with comorbidities, particularly cardiovascular diseases, face higher morbidity and mortality.
  • Potential cardiovascular complications of COVID-19 include arrhythmia, myocarditis, and thromboembolic events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the interactions between COVID-19 and the cardiovascular system.
  • To outline the implications for clinical decision-making.
  • To inform public health strategies regarding COVID-19 and cardiovascular health.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature on COVID-19 and cardiovascular complications.
  • Analysis of reported associations between COVID-19, comorbidities, and patient outcomes.
  • Synthesis of findings to illustrate the impact on clinical practice and public health.

Main Results:

  • COVID-19 is associated with increased cardiovascular complications.
  • Comorbidities like hypertension and acute coronary syndrome exacerbate risks in COVID-19 patients.
  • Understanding these interactions is vital for patient management.

Conclusions:

  • COVID-19 poses significant negative consequences for the cardiovascular system.
  • A high index of suspicion for cardiovascular involvement is necessary in COVID-19 patients.
  • Prompt recognition and management of unusual presentations can improve prognosis.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cardiovascular dysfunctionCardiovascular functionCoronavirus diseasePublic health implicationsSARS-CoV-2

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