**5. Conclusions**

The impairment of the cardiovascular system in COVID-19 comprises a wide spectrum of dysfunctions, ranging from mild to severe, or even life-threatening forms, often having an acute onset, sometimes continuing during recovery or even resulting in chronic pathologies. Individuals are affected regardless of age, race, gender, and associated cardiovascular risk factors, but those with a history of cardiovascular

pathology prior to the SARS-CoV-2 virus infection have a worse outcome. Therefore, a comprehensive cardiologic evaluation, including TTE, is justified to assess the involvement of the cardiovascular system, for initiating a proper therapy as soon as possible and to schedule a follow-up program particularly in patients at high risk.
