Cardiovascular Considerations in COVID-19: A Brief Overview

The spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) led to a world-shattering pandemic which impacted humanity in a severe manner. Research suggests that coronavirus has multiorgan effects. It has brought together researchers of all fields who are trying to understand the pathophysiology of the disease and define most select treatment strategies. Pre-existing comorbidities such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes are linked with a higher mortality rate of COVID-19. With its widespread effects and different strains, there is escalating apprehension about the cardiovascular effects of the viral infection, like myocarditis, thrombosis and arrhythmias, and its relation with existing CVD and heart related problems. The cardiovascular manifestations of COVID-19 need to be understood well for cardiologists and other health workers to be able to diagnose and treat them in the upcoming time.