Pathogenesis and Management of Myocardial Injury in Coronavirus Disease 2019
Zhiyao Wei, Yong‐Jian Geng, Ji Huang, Hai‐Yan Qian
Abstract
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, has become a major health crisis and a worldwide pandemic. COVID-19 is characterized by high infectivity, long incubation period, diverse clinical presentations, and strong transmission intensity. COVID-19 can cause myocardial injury as well as other cardiovascular complications, particularly in senior patients with pre-existing medical conditions. The current review summarizes the epidemiological characteristics, potential mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and recent progress in the management of COVID-19 cardiovascular complications.
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MedicinePandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)EpidemiologyIntensive care medicineCoronavirusDiseaseOutbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Transmission (telecommunications)Incubation period2019-20 coronavirus outbreakPathogenesisInternal medicineVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)ChemistryEngineeringIncubationElectrical engineeringBiochemistryCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research