Covid-19 and the Heart: Risk, Pathogenesis and Outcomes

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a highly contagious disease caused due to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The common symptoms of coronavirus include shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, and dizziness, which may be caused due to heart problems or COVID-19 infection. Broadly, COVID-19 is considered a respiratory or lung disease but it can also affect the heart. Several factors may cause temporary or permanent harm to heart tissues, such as stress cardiomyopathy, deprivation of oxygen, and myocarditis. Some COVID-19 patients develop numerous small blood clots throughout their bodies, including the heart, which can lead to a heart attack. This book aims to shed light on the effect of COVID-19 infection on the heart. It includes a detailed explanation of the various risks, pathogenesis, and outcomes associated with Covid-19. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this field of medicine.