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. 2020 Jul 1;5(7):747-748.
doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2020.1329.

The Dilemma of Coronavirus Disease 2019, Aging, and Cardiovascular Disease: Insights From Cardiovascular Aging Science

Majd AlGhatrif  1   2 , Oscar Cingolani  3 , Edward G Lakatta  1
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The Dilemma of Coronavirus Disease 2019, Aging, and Cardiovascular Disease: Insights From Cardiovascular Aging Science

Majd AlGhatrif et al. JAMA Cardiol. .
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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.

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Schematic of Inflammatory Profile Before and After Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Infection Simplified schematic of the preinfection inflammatory profile among predisposed older individuals vs their younger counterparts. ACE2 indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme 2; CVD, cardiovascular disease; SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
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