MIMS Education
COVID-19 and Cardiovascular System, an Overview
CME Unit: 1 Point | 
1 hour | 
16 Feb 2023
Overview
About this course
The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019 which slowly spread around the world and a COVID-19 global pandemic was subsequently declared. COVID-19 disease initially starts with infection and a pulmonary phase followed by a severe hyperinflammation phase, wherein secondary organ damage sets in. Cardiac injury in COVID-19 may be due to direct and indirect effects of the virus. This e-learning module summarizes the pathophysiology of COVID-19 infection and its cardiac manifestations. Vaccine-induced myocarditis and vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia is also discussed.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to- Understand the pathophysiology of COVD-19
- Identify the cardiac manifestations of COVID-19
- Understand the cardiovascular complications of COVID vaccines
Topics covered
- Pathophysiology of COVID-19
- Cardiac manifestations of COVID-19
- Cardiovascular complications of COVID vaccines
Keywords: COVID-19, cardiovascular system, cardiovascular disease, vaccine-induced cardiac injury
1 CME Point Available
- This module is accredited for 1 CME Point for medical practitioners enrolled in The Medical Council of Hong Kong’s Continuing Medical Education Programme for Practising Doctors who are not taking CME for Specialists.
- This module is accredited for both Hong Kong Doctors Union (HKDU) members and non-members
- This module is accredited for 1 CME Point for fellows of the Hong Kong College of Physicians.
- Please note that this module will not earn CME credit for fellows of colleges not listed here.
- A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion of the quiz. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CME points.