Increased susceptibility to SARS ‐CoV‐2 infection in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction

ConclusionsIn a large cohort of patients with previous ACS, reduced LVEF was associated with increased susceptibility to COVID ‐19. Aggressive COVID‐19 testing and therapeutic strategies may be considered for patient with impaired heart function.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - November 18, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kensuke Matsushita, Benjamin Marchandot, Adrien Carmona, Anais Curtiaud, Anis El Idrissi, Antonin Trimaille, Marion Kibler, Thomas Cardi, Joe Heger, Sebastien Hess, Antje Reydel, Laurence Jesel, Patrick Ohlmann, Olivier Morel Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research