COVID-19 disease is usually at first associated with the lungs. This virus lives there and damages the lungs. But coronavirus can have many other severe effects on the body, including the heart. Cardiac diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide, killing approximately 18 million people annually. Unfortunately, multiple studies found that COVID-19 has many damaging and life-threatening effects. There is a wide variety of heart issues. It is generally agreed that coronavirus infection may have a hidden impact on the heart and causes cardiovascular injuries. It has the potential to, directly and indirectly, induce severe cardiac damage. Some patients have died from severe heart attacks connected with COVID-19. Heart attack is more likely after COVID-19.
Doctors have reported inflammation of the heart muscle caused by COVID-19, which can directly cause a severe and dangerous condition called myocarditis. Frontline medics say a higher-than-expected number of blood clot complications amongst coronavirus patients. Our observation is that “thrombotic events” can occur for various reasons among intensive care patients. A blood clot can damage the heart and lead to heart attack or stroke. COVID-19 can directly infect cardiomyocytes through spike protein and indirectly damage them through systemic inflammatory responses and diminished blood supply. Afterward, damaged cardiomyocytes, necrosis, and cardiogenic shock can result from these effects of coronavirus infection. This can lead to scarring and thinning of the myocardium, myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, and potentially cardiac arrest. COVID-19 associated myocarditis and pericarditis can be more challenging to treat than other virus-related myocarditis and pericarditis.
Scientists are confident that coronavirus infection may damage cardiac muscles, even those that never displayed symptoms. Initial COVID heart damage includes inflammation around the heart, inflammation of the heart, and poorer blood pumping. COVID-19 infects human heart muscle cells and induces severe cytopathic effects. All of us need to be particularly cautious when it comes to COVID-19. Based on an analysis of national healthcare databases, even those survivors with mild initial cases can have heart issues after, and these risks are very evident. There is a broad array of severe cardiovascular conditions, including myocarditis, pericarditis, dysrhythmias, cerebrovascular disease, ischemic and nonischemic disease, thromboembolic disease, and heart failure.
Suppose you have had COVID-19 and are experiencing heart symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, palpitations, irregular heart rhythm, shortness of breath, exercise intolerance, fatigue, chest discomfort, or pain. In that case, you should contact your doctor immediately. After recovery from coronavirus infection, it is essential to remain watchful for any signs of cardiac problems. For more information about heart disease prevention, your specific heart condition, and to schedule an appointment, please call AMA Medical Center at (781) 581-6181 or contact us online.
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