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The pathological maelstrom of COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease

Mauro Giacca1, Ajay M Shah2

  • 1King's College London, British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, London, UK. mauro.giacca@kcl.ac.uk.

Nature Cardiovascular Research
|August 28, 2024
PubMed

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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, causing COVID-19, significantly impacts the cardiovascular system. This systemic disease involves myocardial injury, thrombosis, and exacerbates pre-existing cardiovascular conditions, affecting recovery and long COVID.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Systemic Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by SARS-CoV-2, frequently extends beyond respiratory symptoms to affect multiple organ systems.
  • A complex, bidirectional relationship exists between COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
  • Preexisting cardiovascular risk factors and conditions are associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the multifaceted involvement of the cardiovascular system in COVID-19.
  • To understand the impact of COVID-19 on cardiac function and thrombotic events.
  • To explore the implications for patient recovery and the development of long COVID.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical observations and pathophysiological mechanisms linking COVID-19 and cardiovascular complications.
  • Analysis of biomarkers indicative of myocardial injury in COVID-19 patients.
  • Investigation of pro-thrombotic mechanisms including endothelial dysfunction, immunothrombosis, and platelet alterations.

Main Results:

  • Elevated myocardial injury biomarkers, arrhythmias, and heart failure are common in COVID-19 patients.
  • COVID-19 promotes systemic thrombosis through mechanisms like endothelial dysfunction and immunothrombosis.
  • Thrombocytopenia and altered platelet function contribute to a pro-thrombotic state in COVID-19.

Conclusions:

  • COVID-19 significantly impacts cardiovascular health, leading to myocardial injury, thrombosis, and exacerbation of underlying conditions.
  • The cardiovascular involvement has critical implications for short-term recovery and the pathogenesis of long COVID.
  • Understanding these interactions is crucial for managing COVID-19 patients and addressing long-term sequelae.

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