Oct 16, 2024
How severe COVID-19 affects the heart and circulatory system
Siddhartha JanaSevere COVID-19 can significantly impact the heart and circulatory system, causing inflammation and myocarditis, which damages the heart muscle and reduces its efficiency.
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COVID-19 may lead to thrombosis (clot formation) in the arteries and pulmonary vessels, contributing to myocardial damage and circulatory collapse.
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Severe infections like COVID-19 can cause dehydration and low blood pressure, further exacerbating circulatory failure.
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When a patient loses their pulse, medical professionals first assess responsiveness and breathing, then initiate CPR if both are absent, using a compression-to-breath ratio of 30:2 at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute.
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CPR may continue for 30 to 45 minutes or until spontaneous pulse or respiration returns; if not, the patient is declared clinically dead.
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A loss of pulse affects other organs due to oxygen deprivation, with the brain being particularly vulnerable to neurological damage within minutes.
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Effective and timely CPR can minimize long-term damage, while prolonged or ineffective CPR increases the risk of brain damage and long-term heart complications.
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