COVID-19 and the heart: What do we know so far?
Written by Kimberly Drake on February 16, 2021 Fact checked by Alexandra Sanfins, Ph.D.
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects various organs and systems in the body, including the cardiovascular system. What do we currently know about its impact on the heart? This feature looks at the latest research and reveals what cardiologists have observed in the hospital setting.
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