The Impact of Hypertension on Covid-19 Severity: A Global Review
Kanykei Mamyrova,
Singh Manvendra,
Asel Murzabek kyzy
Abstract:Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a prevalent medical condition that can exacerbate the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Studies from around the globe have shown that hypertensive patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) tend to experience more severe symptoms and have poorer outcomes. A meta-analysis of eight studies from China found that hypertensive patients were over twice as likely to develop severe COVID-19 illness that requires… Show more
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