Introduction COVID-19, an infectious disease caused by the new type of coronavirus (SARS-Cov-2), usually shows a benign clinical course, although it can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome. The main risk factors for the severe form of COVID-19 include older age and presence of comorbidities, such as diabetes, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, elective medical appointments have been reduced. Even though an increase in cardiovascular events as an adverse effect of this healthcare system […]
