Case of COVID-19 in female patient having a history of arterial hypertension and pulmonary tuberculosis

Abstract

The patients suffering from cardiovascular disorders [arterial hypertension, coronary artery disease (angina pectoris)] are at high risk of severe course or adverse outcome of COVID-19. The development of two disorders in one patient suggests the probability of mutual aggravation, thus requiring extra effort of the physician to prevent decompensation of both existing conditions. The paper reports the case of dynamic supervision of the female patient with arterial hypertension, the history of tuberculosis, and COVID-19. The development of acute viral infection results in the loss of blood pressure control, which requires mandatory adjustment of antihypertensive therapy for prevention of disability and all-cause mortality.

Keywords

• novel coronavirus infection
• covid-19
• arterial hypertension
• pulmonary tuberculosis
• treatment