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COVID-19 Pandemic and Cardiovascular Diseases: Lessons and Prospects

E V Shlyakhto1, A O Konradi1, T L Karonova1

  • 1Almazov National Medical Research Center, Ministry of Health of Russia, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Herald of the Russian Academy of Sciences
|September 12, 2022
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted circulatory system diseases, causing cardiovascular damage and long-term heart and blood vessel issues. Strategies are needed to manage this burden post-pandemic.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges in managing non-communicable diseases.
  • Circulatory system diseases are a leading cause of mortality globally.
  • The pandemic necessitated a re-evaluation of cardiovascular disease management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess complications and mortality related to circulatory system diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To review cardiovascular damage mechanisms and risk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • To discuss long-term cardiovascular consequences and mitigation strategies post-pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on cardiovascular complications during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Analysis of reported mechanisms of cardiovascular damage by SARS-CoV-2.
  • Synthesis of data on risk factors and long-term sequelae.

Main Results:

  • Identified key cardiovascular complications including myocarditis, arrhythmias, and thromboembolic events.
  • Elucidated mechanisms such as direct viral invasion, cytokine storm, and endothelial dysfunction.
  • Highlighted increased risk in patients with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the burden of circulatory system diseases.
  • Understanding long-term cardiovascular effects is crucial for patient management.
  • Proactive public health measures are essential to mitigate post-pandemic cardiovascular disease impact.

Keywords:
chronic heart failurecirculatory system diseasescoronavirus infectionheart transplantationmyocarditis

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