Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2022; 130(03): 178-189
DOI: 10.1055/a-1269-1405
Review

COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Comorbidities

Dirk Müller-Wieland
1   Clinic for Cardiology, Angiology and Internal Care Medicine (Medical Clinic I) Universitatsklinikum Aachen, Aachen
,
Nikolaus Marx
1   Clinic for Cardiology, Angiology and Internal Care Medicine (Medical Clinic I) Universitatsklinikum Aachen, Aachen
,
Michael Dreher
2   Clinic for Pneumology and Internal Intensive Care Medicine (Medical Clinic V, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Aachen
,
Katharina Fritzen
3   Sciarc GmbH, Baierbrunn
,
Oliver Schnell
3   Sciarc GmbH, Baierbrunn
4   Forschergruppe Diabetes e.V., Munich Neuherberg
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Funding: The creation of this publication was supported by AstraZeneca GmbH.

Abstract

The emergence of a new coronavirus - severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) - has resulted in a global pandemic. The associated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in a high number of death worldwide. Observational studies and case reports have provided insights that older age and the presence of chronic diseases is frequently associated with a higher COVID-19 severity. These individuals also seem to have a higher risk of mortality due to COVID-19. In this review we provide insights into the impact chronic diseases associated with the cardiovascular system, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and cardiovascular disease might have on SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19. Additionally we review recommendations and guidance’s of international scientific associations and discuss which key learnings might be of importance for the future.



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Eingereicht: 07. September 2020
Eingereicht: 21. September 2020

Angenommen: 23. September 2020

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06. November 2020

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