Features of COVID-19 in Patients with Cardiovascular Pathology
https://doi.org/10.23934/2223-9022-2025-14-4-812-819
Abstract
The aim of the work was to study the features of COVID-19 in patients with cardiovascular pathology based on the results of global research.
Material and methods. Articles were searched in the following bibliographic databases: eLIBRARY.RU, CyberLeninka, Google Scholar, PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Randomized clinical trials involving adult patients were selected for review.
Results. As a result of the search, 146 articles were identified. After evaluating their content, 65 studies were selected for full-text analysis.
Conclusion. Patients with cardiovascular diseases may be at an increased risk of severe COVID-19, with comorbidities significantly affecting the prognosis. In turn, coronavirus infection can exacerbate chronic heart and vascular conditions, highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis and the use of optimal therapeutic approaches.
About the Authors
M. U. Keshtova
N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Marianna U. Keshtova, Cardiologist, Junior Researcher, Department of Emergency Clinical Cardiology with Non-invasive Functional Diagnostic Methods
Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Sq. 3, Moscow, 129090
G. A. Gazaryan
N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Georgy A. Gazaryan, Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Head of the Scientific Department of Emergency Clinical Cardiology with Methods of Non-Invasive Functional Diagnostics
Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Sq. 3, Moscow, 129090
S. S. Petrikov
N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey S. Petrikov, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Director
Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Sq. 3, Moscow, 129090
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