[Use of Statins, Anticoagulants, Antiaggregants and Antiarrhythmic Drugs in Patients With COVID-19. The Agreed Experts' Position of Russian Society of Cardiology, Eurasian Association of Therapists, National Society on Atherothrombosis, Societies of Experts in Urgent Cardiology, Eurasian Arrhythmology Association]

Kardiologiia. 2020 May 25;60(6):1180. doi: 10.18087/cardio.2020.6.n1180.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

This article discusses relevant aspects in the treatment of patients with COVID-19. Up-to-date information about principles for administration of statins, antithrombotics, and antiarrhythmics is presented. The authors addressed in detail specific features of reversing heart rhythm disorders in patients with coronavirus infection and the interaction of antiarrhythmic and antiviral drugs. Recommendations are provided for outpatient and inpatient antithrombotic therapy for patients with COVID-19. Issues of antithrombotic and antiviral drug interaction are discussed.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
  • Anticoagulants* / therapeutic use
  • Betacoronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Drug Treatment
  • Cardiology*
  • Coronavirus Infections* / drug therapy
  • Coronavirus Infections* / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors* / therapeutic use
  • Pandemics*
  • Pneumonia, Viral* / drug therapy
  • Pneumonia, Viral* / epidemiology
  • Russia
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Societies, Medical

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Anticoagulants
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors