Currently, there are multiple in vitro experiments and preclinical studies being performed around the world to test novel COVID-19 therapies, which are quickly moving into clinical trials. Importantly, the early efficacy results have been limited to small-scale clinical studies in which the safety profiles have not been well-identified. The safety profiles will be critical for COVID-19 patients with underlying comorbidities such as cardiovascular dysfunction. Therefore, as there is a need for rapid clinical translation and a wide use of novel therapies for COVID-19, continued attention to safety profiles is important. The rapid spread of COVID-19 globally continues to impact susceptible populations, like elderly patients and individuals with underlying comorbidities. While underlying cardiovascular issues are impacted by COVID-19 infection, many existing and novel therapeutic strategies have direct adverse cardiovascular effects, highlighting the importance for consideration in new drug research and development.