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Cardiovascular system involvement in COVID-19 gained interest as studies reported increased morbidity and mortality in patients with cardiovascular comorbidities and complications.
COVID-19 has significant negative consequences on the cardiovascular system, necessitating a high index of suspicion for cardiovascular complications to avoid poor prognosis.
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Highlights CV risks in COVID-19; leaves open need for prospective data to guide practice.
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular system involvement in coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has gained great interest in the scientific community. MAIN BODY: Several studies reported increased morbidity and mortality among COVID-19 patients who had comorbidities, especially cardiovascular diseases like hypertension and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). COVID-19 may be associated with cardiovascular complications as arrhythmia, myocarditis, and thromboembolic events. We aimed to illustrate the interactions of COVID-19 disease and the cardiovascular system and the consequences on clinical decision as well as public health. CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 has negative consequences on the cardiovascular system. A high index of suspicion should be present to avoid poor prognosis of those presenting with unusual presentation.
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