Author: Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia

The cardiovascular complications evidenced in patients with COVID-19 derive from several mechanisms, ranging from direct viral injury to complications secondary to the inflammatory and thrombotic responses to the infection. The proper care of patients with COVID-19 requires special attention to the cardiovascular system aimed at better outcomes. Available in Portuguese and English. … Read More →

Case report of a patient with diabetes mellitus who contracted the novel coronavirus in community, evolved with cardiac disorders and died. Available in Portuguese and English. … Read More →

In turn, it is believed that there is a relationship between COVID‑19 and damage to the heart muscle, and hypertensive and diabetic patients, for example, seem to have worse prognosis. Therefore, COVID‑19 may worsen in individuals with underlying adverse conditions, and a not negligible number of patients hospitalized with this virus had cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases. Available in Portuguese and English. … Read More →

Based on the studies consulted, the evidence confirms the importance of continuing to practice physical activities during the novel coronavirus pandemic, with light to moderate intensity and duration, preferably in outdoor environments or at home. In addition, it is also very important to emphasize reducing sedentary behavior, namely, time spent sitting, lying down, or reclining, excluding sleep hours, and time spent in front of the television, computer, and similar devices. Available in Portuguese and English. … Read More →

Dadas las recomendaciones de aislamiento social que se imponen actualmente en varios países, es fundamental alentar el mantenimiento de una rutina físicamente activa por parte de la población como medida preventiva para la salud durante este período de confrontación contra la propagación del virus. En un período de confinamiento en el hogar, la población tiende a adoptar una rutina sedentaria, lo que favorecería un aumento en el aumento de peso corporal y la aparición de comorbilidades asociadas con un mayor riesgo cardiovascular, así como trastornos psicosociales. … Read More →

Estamos viviendo la pandemia del nuevo coronavirus desde el 11 de marzo de 2020. Inicialmente, el 31 de enero de 2020, la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) declaró la infección con el nuevo cornavirus una emergencia global y luego la denominó COVID -19. […] La secuenciación genómica y el análisis filogenético indicaron que es un betacoronavirus, del mismo subgénero que SARS y MERS. […] Lo que ha llamado la atención de los clínicos son las complicaciones cardíacas de esta enfermedad. … Read More →