Abstract
The 2019 novel coronavirus [2019-nCoV], which started to spread from December 2019 onwards, caused a global pandemic. Besides being responsible for the severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 [SARS-CoV-2], the virus can affect other organs causing various symptoms. A close relationship between SARS-CoV-2 and the cardiovascular system has been shown, demonstrating an epidemiological linkage between SARS-CoV-2 and cardiac injury. There are emerging data regarding possible direct myocardial damage by 2019-nCoV. In this review, the most important available evidences will be discussed to clarify the precise mechanisms of cardiovascular injury in SARS-CoV-2 patients, even if further researches are needed.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 1-14 |
Numero di pagine | 14 |
Rivista | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
Volume | 21 |
DOI | |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2020 |
Keywords
- Animals
- Betacoronavirus
- COVID-19
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Coronavirus Infections
- Humans
- Pandemics
- Pneumonia, Viral
- SARS-CoV-2