Cardiovascular Complications in Viral Respiratory Infections

Viral respiratory infections (VRI) represent one of the most prevalent types of infectious diseases. The most common viruses include influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), coronaviruses, and other emerging viruses, like the metapneumovirus. While primarily affecting the respiratory system, they present cardiovascular tropism to some extent and lead to several complications such as thrombotic complications, myocarditis, pericarditis, and arrhythmic events. In the current review, we will present the pathophysiology of each complication, risk stratification, and prevention measures.