Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) and Cardiovascular Complications

The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has become a global pandemic. It has spread to more than 100 countries, and more than 1 million cases have been confirmed. Although coronavirus causes severe respiratory infections in humans, accumulating data have demonstrated cardiac complications and poor outcome in patients with COVID-19. A large percent of patients have underlying cardiovascular disease, and they are at a high risk of developing cardiac complications. The basics of the virus, the clinical manifestations, and the possible mechanisms of cardiac complications in patients with COVID-19 are reviewed. Before an effective vaccine or medicine is available, supportive therapy and identifying patients who are at high risk of cardiac complications are important. (C) 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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COVID-19 has become a global pandemic, with accumulating data showing the risk of cardiac complications in patients. Prior to the availability of an effective vaccine or medication, emphasis on supportive therapy and identification of high-risk patients is crucial.