Myocardial Injury Biomarkers and Cardiac Complications Associated with Mortality in Patients with COVID-19

Conclusions The confirmation that underlying cardiovascular conditions, elevation of myocardial injury biomarkers during COVID-19 infection, and acute cardiovascular decompensation are predictors for mortality in SARS-CoV-2 infection must encourage new research to clarify potential mechanisms and test appropriate treatments. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; 115(2):273-277)
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research