Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)is a membrane bound protein that functions as a receptor for SARS-CoV-2. Since ACE2 is found in the lungs and heart, systemic inflammatory response triggered by the virus will target those tissues, leading to damage in myocardial cells. This will lead to an increase in cardiovascular symptoms in COVID-19 patients.

• RAAS and COVID-19
• ACE Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
• Troponin