[HTML][HTML] Cardiovascular aspects of COVID-19
DJ Kurz, FR Eberli - Swiss Medical Weekly, 2020 - smw.ch
DJ Kurz, FR Eberli
Swiss Medical Weekly, 2020•smw.chSummary Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is primarily a pulmonary disease, but also
affects the cardiovascular system in multiple ways. In this review, we will summarise and put
into perspective findings and debates relating to the diverse aspects of cardiovascular
involvement of COVID-19. We will review evidence for the role of the renin-angiotensin-
aldosterone system (RAAS), the risk of pre-existing cardiovascular disease in COVID-19
susceptibility and course, and the mechanism of acute and long-term myocardial injury.
affects the cardiovascular system in multiple ways. In this review, we will summarise and put
into perspective findings and debates relating to the diverse aspects of cardiovascular
involvement of COVID-19. We will review evidence for the role of the renin-angiotensin-
aldosterone system (RAAS), the risk of pre-existing cardiovascular disease in COVID-19
susceptibility and course, and the mechanism of acute and long-term myocardial injury.
Summary
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is primarily a pulmonary disease, but also affects the cardiovascular system in multiple ways. In this review, we will summarise and put into perspective findings and debates relating to the diverse aspects of cardiovascular involvement of COVID-19. We will review evidence for the role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), the risk of pre-existing cardiovascular disease in COVID-19 susceptibility and course, and the mechanism of acute and long-term myocardial injury.
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