| Literature DB >> 33488023 |
Wen-Liang Yu1,2, Han Siong Toh1,3, Chia-Te Liao4,5, Wei-Ting Chang3,4,6.
Abstract
SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that has caused the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. SARS-CoV-2 is characterized by significantly affecting the cardiovascular system of infected patients. In addition to the direct injuries caused by the virus, the subsequent cytokine storm - an overproduction of immune cells and their activating compounds - also causes damage to the heart. The development of anti-SARS-CoV-2 treatments is necessary to control the epidemic. Despite an explosive growth in research, a comprehensive review of up-to-date information is lacking. Herein, we summarize pivotal findings regarding the epidemiology, complications, and mechanisms of, and recent therapies for, COVID-19, with special focus on its cardiovascular impacts.Entities:
Keywords: COVID-19; Cardiovascular injuries; Cytokine storm; Therapies
Year: 2021 PMID: 33488023 PMCID: PMC7814323 DOI: 10.6515/ACS.202101_37(1).20200913A
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Acta Cardiol Sin ISSN: 1011-6842 Impact factor: 2.672