Navigating the nexus: Exploring COVID-19's influence on cardiovascular risk in Pediatric population

Jamil Nasrallah 1, *, Kholoud Al Jebawi 1, Naseeb Al Danaf 1, Dima Chahine 2, Mira Al Shoufy 1, Ali Fadel Khalil 1, Nagham Naser Eldeen 1, Zeinab Alayli 1, Mohammad Shamseddine 1, Razan Salha 1, Adel Ayash 1, Shubh Mehta 3, Ahmad Ounayssi 1 and Nourhan Kanso 1

1 Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
2 Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
3 Department of Internal Medicine, Civil Hospital and BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad, India.
 
Review
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2023, 10(02), 994–1015.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2023.10.2.1066
Publication history: 
Received on 09 November 2023; revised on 20 December 2023; accepted on 23 December 2023
 
Abstract: 
This literature review navigates the complex interplay between COVID-19 infection and cardiovascular risks in children. Amidst the global pandemic, concerns about potential lasting impacts on youthful heart health have risen. The synthesis of current research examines the pathways through which COVID-19 may contribute to cardiac issues in pediatric patients, probing inflammation, immune responses, and direct viral effects on the cardiovascular system. Additionally, it scrutinizes data on myocarditis and thrombosis occurrences in pediatric COVID-19 cases, delving into risk factors, diagnostic methods, and treatment approaches. By consolidating existing literature, the review provides key insights into the cardiovascular implications of COVID-19 in children, underscoring the necessity for continual research and vigilance in safeguarding the health of young individuals during the ongoing pandemic.
 
Keywords: 
Covid-19; Pediatric; Cardiovascular; Inflammation; Immune Response; Viral effects
 
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