Clinical features, treatment and rehabilitation of new coronavirus infection in patients with metabolic syndrome

This review examines the main aspects of the course of a new coronavirus infection in patients with metabolic syndrome, provides up-to-date statistics on morbidity and mortality. Abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, arterial hypertension and dyslipidemia, which form the metabolic syndrome, are independent factors of a severe course of infection with a high risk of developing SARS, various complications, mainly the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome, extrapulmonary systemic inflammation and, finally, death. During the period of anti-epidemic measures, children turn out to be the most vulnerable in terms of losing the rational, healthy stereotypes of nutrition, regulation of “screen time”, responsible planning of study time and leisure, regular and intense physical activity. It requires increased attention of doctors, teachers and rehabilitation specialists to the problem maintaining the commitment of children and parents to a healthy lifestyle. Based on the formed concept of the presence of common links in the pathogenesis of the development of metabolic disorders and the infectious process, the authors identified the most significant issues of therapy and rehabilitation of this category of patients. Taking into account the need of patients for psychological adaptation of the past illness and increasing their resistance to stressful situations, within the framework of providing a personalized approach to the management of patients, may require timely diagnosis of anxiety-depressive disorders with the appointment of appropriate therapeutic measures.