Download or read book What do we know about COVID-19 implications for cardiovascular disease? written by Hendrik Tevaearai Stahel and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-11-03 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: he coronavirus epidemic is a major concern for each one of us, whether we figure among the regular citizens, those affected by the disease, or those involved in their treatment. Much has already been said, however, there is still a lack of profound understanding regarding specific situations, such as the interaction between the virus and the cardiovascular system. We have read that elderly people with coronary artery disease, diabetes or hypertension as well as those with a history of stroke may have a higher risk of being infected, seem to be more severely affected than other persons, and have a higher mortality rate. But other infections, flus and stress situations have previously been shown to also affect the risk and prognosis of patients with cardiovascular disease, through myocarditis, arrhythmias, acute coronary syndromes, acute heart failure or cardiogenic shock.