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The Potential Impact of COVID-19 Virus on the Heart and the Circulatory System

Mohammed S Alqahtani1,2, Mohamed Abbas3,4, Abdullah Alsabaani5

  • 1Radiological Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia.

Infection and Drug Resistance
|March 29, 2022
PubMed

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The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, impacting heart function and potentially causing conditions like cardiomyopathy and heart failure. This research explores the effects of COVID-19 on the heart and circulatory system.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has emerged as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
  • Cardiovascular complications associated with COVID-19 include heart attacks, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathy.
  • Undiagnosed chronic systolic heart failure (CSHF) results from impaired cardiac cycle function, disrupting blood pumping.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the multifaceted effects of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system and blood vessels.
  • To understand the mechanisms linking COVID-19 to cardiac issues such as stress-induced cardiomyopathy (SICM).
  • To elucidate the influence of COVID-19 on individuals with pre-existing heart conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and case studies on COVID-19 and cardiovascular complications.
  • Analysis of data on the incidence of heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathy in COVID-19 patients.
  • Examination of the role of cytokine storm and microvascular dysfunction in COVID-19-related cardiac inflammation.

Main Results:

  • COVID-19 significantly impacts the heart and circulatory system.
  • The virus is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathy.
  • COVID-19 exacerbates conditions such as chronic systolic heart failure and cardiac damage.

Conclusions:

  • COVID-19 poses a substantial threat to cardiovascular health.
  • Understanding the link between COVID-19 and heart disease is crucial for patient management and public health strategies.
  • Further research is needed to fully comprehend the long-term cardiovascular consequences of COVID-19.

Keywords:
arrhythmiascardiac diseasescoronavirusheart failuremyocardial injury

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