Can COVID-19 damage the heart? Yes: Although COVID-19 — the disease caused by the coronavirus that is primarily a respiratory or lung disease, the heart can also suffer. Following are three mechanisms 1. Hypoxia i.e. Lack of oxygen 2. Myocarditis i.e inflammation of heart tissue 3. Stress Cardiomyopathy People over 65 years of age with coronary heart disease or hypertension are more likely to be infected by COVID-19. Patients with underlying cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure and arrhythmia may be more likely to show symptoms of the viral infection or acquire the infection more severely compared to others. So please take care of your loved ones ❤️.