This Review summarizes the latest evidence indicating that platelet and endothelial dysfunction are essential components of COVID-19 pathology, describes the potential mechanisms underlying the contribution of cardiovascular risk factors to the most severe outcomes in COVID-19, and highlights the roles of coagulopathy, thrombocytopathy and endotheliopathy in COVID-19 pathogenesis.
- Sean X. Gu
- Tarun Tyagi
- John Hwa