[Evidence summary]: What is the evidence on additional risk for people>65 with cardiovascular disease? [v2.0]
2021
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1. People >60 and those with underlying health conditions including hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, cancer andobesity have higher COVID-19 related morbidity and mortality.
2. COVID-19 may result in cardiovascular complications in patients without prior cardiovascular disease.
3. Several potential COVID‐19 therapies may also have cardiovascular consequences or may have significant drug-drug interactions with cardiovascular medications.
4. Routine and emergency cardiac care for patients who are, may be, or are not infected with COVID-19 may be delayed.
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