COVID-19 and cardiovascular complications - A review on thromboembolic phenomenon

Abstract

To review the cardiac outcomes and effect of venous thromboembolism in patients with COVID-19. All Confirmed cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) COVID 19 infection by positive result on polymerase chain reaction testing of a nasopharyngeal sample, who were admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi, were reviewed. The article reviewed the cardiovascular corelation and COVID 19 infection with emphasis on the effect of venous thromboembolism on mortality and morbidity in these patients.