Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Optimal trajectory of COVID-19 pneumonia
Typically, SARS-CoV-2 alveolar infection proceeds with a viral phase, an inflammatory phase, and an associated immunothrombotic phase. In severe disease, ARDS can develop. In patients who are otherwise immunocompetent, obesity and other cardiovascular risk factors can lead to cardiopulmonary system decompensation. ARDS=acute respiratory distress syndrome.
