Clinical and genetic predictors of cardiovascular events as the risk of an unfavorable course and outcomes of novel coronavirus infection

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Numerous data indicate a high incidence of cardiovascular diseases against the background of a novel coronavirus infection, including initially healthy individuals. The development of complications such as cardiac rhythm disturbances, myocardial injury, acute coronary syndrome aggravates the severity of the disease and the prognosis. Moreover, signs of structural and functional damage of the cardiovascular system are detected after recovery, which makes prevention issues especially relevant. Various non-modifiable risk factors for the severe course of COVID-19, such as gender, age, heredity, race, environment, can determine the development of complications, including heart disease. In this matter, genetic characteristics are also important. The literature review presents possible genetic predictors and the mechanism of their influence on the development of cardiovascular complications and the severe course of novel coronavirus infection. The identification of specific genetic predictors can determine biological mechanisms that are relevant to diagnostic and treatment strategies. Moreover, recognizing people at high or low risk of severe COVID-19 can contribute to understanding the course of infection in different people and the development of cardiovascular complications. In addition, the determination of genetic markers contributes to the early detection of developing cardiovascular complications against the background of the novel coronavirus infection and elaboration of the personalized prevention strategy.

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Ekaterina S. Bratilova

Military Medical Academy named after S.M. Kirov

Email: guanilatciclaza@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-2153-2121
SPIN-code: 4647-2564
Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg

Vasilii A. Kachnov

Military Medical Academy named after S.M. Kirov

Author for correspondence.
Email: kvasa@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6601-5366
SPIN-code: 2084-0290

MD, Cand. Sci. (Med.)

Russian Federation, 6A, Akademika Lebedeva St., Saint Petersburg, 194044

Vadim V. Tyrenko

Military Medical Academy named after S.M. Kirov

Email: vadim_tyrenko@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0470-1109
SPIN-code: 3022-5038
Scopus Author ID: 6508262196

MD, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor

Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg

Svetlana N. Kolyubaeva

Military Medical Academy named after S.M. Kirov

Email: ksnwma@mail.ru
SPIN-code: 2077-2557

Dr. Sci. (Biol.)

Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg

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