COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Diseases: Challenges and Solutions
Prachi Sharma, Akshyaya Pradhan, Shweta Vohra, Rishi Sethi
Abstract
Rampantly spreading around the globe and taking thousands of lives each day, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may present with varied cardiovascular manifestations. Those with evidence of myocardial injury have a worse prognosis too. Patients with pre-existing cardiovascular diseases or risk factors are at greater risk of adverse outcomes and mortality by this infection. Being highly contagious, measures to prevent cross-infection are of paramount importance. In this article, the authors summarize the various cardiovascular manifestations of COVID-19 and precautions needed while handling them and the long-term consequences of COVID-19 infection.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicineCardiologySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakInternal medicineVirologyIntensive care medicineDiseaseOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Cardiac Health and Mental Health