SARS-CoV 2 Infection (Covid-19) and Cardiovascular Disease in Africa: Health Care and Socio-Economic Implications

Global Heart

Adewole Adebiyi¹  Simon Stewart¹  Ejiroghene M. Umuerri²  Amam C. Mbakwem³  Olanike A. Orimolade⁴  Okechukwu S. Ogah⁵  Mahmoud U. Sani⁵  Dike B. Ojji⁵  Karen Sliwa⁶ 

[1] Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town;Institute of Advanced Medical Research and Training, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, NG;Department of Medicine Bayero University Kano & Aminu Kano University Teaching Hospital, Kano, NG;Department of Medicine, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State Nigeria/Department of Medicine, Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, Delta State;Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria/Department of Medicine, University College Hospital Ibadan;Department of Medicine, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria/Department of Medicine, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja, NG;

关键词: sars cov-2;    covid-19;    heart disease, cardiac disease;    cardiovascular disease;    heart failure;    myocarditis;    arrhythmias;    health system;    socio-economic;    africa;   

DOI  :  10.5334/gh.829

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The current pandemic of SARS-COV 2 infection (Covid-19) is challenging health systems and communities worldwide. At the individual level, the main biological system involved in Covid-19 is the respiratory system. Respiratory complications range from mild flu-like illness symptoms to a fatal respiratory distress syndrome or a severe and fulminant pneumonia. Critically, the presence of a pre-existing cardiovascular disease or its risk factors, such as hypertension or type II diabetes mellitus, increases the chance of having severe complications (including death) if infected by the virus. In addition, the infection can worsen an existing cardiovascular disease or precipitate new ones. This paper presents a contemporary review of cardiovascular complications of Covid-19. It also specifically examines the impact of the disease on those already vulnerable and on the poorly resourced health systems of Africa as well as the potential broader consequences on the socio-economic health of this region.

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