Cardiovascular complications of covid-19 and associated concerns: A review

Wen Liang Yu; Han Siong Toh; Chia Te Liao; Wei Ting Chang

doi:10.6515/ACS.202101_37(1).20200913A

Cardiovascular complications of covid-19 and associated concerns: A review

Wen Liang Yu, Han Siong Toh, Chia Te Liao, Wei Ting Chang

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Abstract

SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that has caused the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. SARS-CoV-2 is characterized by significantly affecting the cardiovascular system of infected patients. In addition to the direct injuries caused by the virus, the subsequent cytokine storm – an overproduction of immune cells and their activating compounds – also causes damage to the heart. The development of anti-SARS-CoV-2 treatments is necessary to control the epidemic. Despite an explosive growth in research, a comprehensive review of up-to-date information is lacking. Herein, we summarize pivotal findings regarding the epidemiology, complications, and mechanisms of, and recent therapies for, COVID-19, with special focus on its cardiovascular impacts.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	9-17
Number of pages	9
Journal	Acta Cardiologica Sinica
Volume	36
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.6515/ACS.202101_37(1).20200913A
Publication status	Published - 2021

Keywords

Cardiovascular injuries
COVID-19
Cytokine storm
Therapies

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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