Research progress on the association between viruses and cardiac diseases - PubMed
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- Viral cardiac diseases range from direct infection to immune-mediated damage, caused by viruses like SARS-CoV-2, influenza, HIV, arboviruses, enteroviruses, and human cytomegalovirus.
- Mechanisms include direct cardiac cell infection, immune dysregulation leading to inflammation and fibrosis, electrophysiological issues, and systemic effects such as endothelial dysfunction.
- Clinical outcomes vary from subclinical to severe, including myocarditis, arrhythmias, heart failure, and long-term issues like long COVID symptoms.
- Treatment involves early antivirals, cautious immunomodulation, and supportive care, with prevention through vaccination, protective measures, vector control, and managing cardiovascular risks.
- Future research needs better diagnostics, mechanistic studies, trials for treatments, and vaccines to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality from viral infections.