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SARS-CoV 2 Infection (Covid-19) and Cardiovascular Disease in Africa: Health Care and Socio-Economic Implications.
Ogah, Okechukwu S; Umuerri, Ejiroghene M; Adebiyi, Adewole; Orimolade, Olanike A; Sani, Mahmoud U; Ojji, Dike B; Mbakwem, Amam C; Stewart, Simon; Sliwa, Karen.
  • Ogah OS; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria/Department of Medicine, University College Hospital Ibadan, NG.
  • Umuerri EM; Institute of Advanced Medical Research and Training, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, NG.
  • Adebiyi A; Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, ZA.
  • Orimolade OA; Department of Medicine, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State Nigeria/Department of Medicine, Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, Delta State, NG.
  • Sani MU; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria/Department of Medicine, University College Hospital Ibadan, NG.
  • Ojji DB; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria/Department of Medicine, University College Hospital Ibadan, NG.
  • Mbakwem AC; Department of Medicine Bayero University Kano & Aminu Kano University Teaching Hospital, Kano, NG.
  • Stewart S; Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, ZA.
  • Sliwa K; Department of Medicine, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria/Department of Medicine, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja, NG.
Glob Heart ; 16(1): 18, 2021 03 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1175699
ABSTRACT
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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Texto completo: Disponible Colección: Bases de datos internacionales Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Enfermedades Cardiovasculares / COVID-19 Tipo de estudio: Estudio pronóstico Tópicos: Covid persistente País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: Inglés Revista: Glob Heart Año: 2021 Tipo del documento: Artículo País de afiliación: Gh.829

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Texto completo: Disponible Colección: Bases de datos internacionales Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Enfermedades Cardiovasculares / COVID-19 Tipo de estudio: Estudio pronóstico Tópicos: Covid persistente País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: Inglés Revista: Glob Heart Año: 2021 Tipo del documento: Artículo País de afiliación: Gh.829