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COVID-19 and cardiovascular manifestations
1Faculty of General Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania. sharma.abhinav@umft.ro.
Summary
COVID-19 can significantly impact the cardiovascular system, leading to myocardial injury and thromboembolic events. Cardiac biomarkers may help predict outcomes in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology
Background:
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused a global pandemic, presenting with flu-like symptoms and potential cardiovascular complications.
- COVID-19 can affect the cardiovascular system, leading to myocardial injury and thromboembolic diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the mechanisms behind cardiovascular damage, myocardial injury, and thromboembolic processes in COVID-19 patients.
- To review the existing literature on the cardiovascular effects of SARS-CoV-2.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of relevant literature was conducted.
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, resulting in the analysis of 8 studies.
Main Results:
- Pre-existing cardiovascular diseases correlated with poorer COVID-19 outcomes, possibly due to immunological dysregulation.
- Disease severity, particularly myocardial injury, was linked to adverse outcomes.
- Cardiac biomarkers like Troponin T, CK-MB, and myoglobin show potential for predicting clinical outcomes in COVID-19.
Conclusions:
- Venous thromboembolisms, often presenting as pulmonary embolisms, are common complications even with thromboprophylaxis.
- Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms and complications of COVID-19's cardiovascular impact for improved patient treatment.
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