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Essential Multiorgan Pathophysiology of COVID-19

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Typical manifestations of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) include mild-to-moderate “flu-like” symptoms, although more severe manifestations have been reported. The pathophysiology of COVID-19 is complex, and its clinical spectrum might not be limited to local pneumonia, but rather may represent a multisystem illness with potential for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and multiorgan impairment. In this context, the aim of the present handbook is to provide an overview of possible multisystemic manifestations and therapeutic strategies, in order to guide the clinician to deal with COVID-19 critical illness and to prevent potential systemic consequences.

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  1. Anesthesia and Intensive Care, San Martino Policlinico Hospital, IRCCS for Oncology and Neuroscience, Genoa, Italy

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  2. Department of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

    Denise Battaglini

  3. Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy

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Battaglini, D., Pelosi, P. (2022). Essential Multiorgan Pathophysiology of COVID-19. In: Battaglini, D., Pelosi, P. (eds) COVID-19 Critical and Intensive Care Medicine Essentials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94992-1_1

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