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Editor, Senior Moderator
Am Heart J. 2020 May 3;225:3-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2020.04.024. [Epub ahead of print]
A care pathway for the cardiovascular complications of COVID-19: Insights from an institutional response.
Loungani RS[SUP]1[/SUP], Rehorn MR[SUP]2[/SUP], Newby LK[SUP]2[/SUP], Katz JN[SUP]2[/SUP], Klem I[SUP]2[/SUP], Mentz RJ[SUP]2[/SUP], Jones WS[SUP]2[/SUP], Vemulapalli S[SUP]2[/SUP], Kelsey AM[SUP]2[/SUP], Blazing MA[SUP]2[/SUP], Piccini JP[SUP]2[/SUP], Patel MR[SUP]2[/SUP].
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Abstract
The infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2, or COVID-19, can result in myocardial injury, heart failure, and arrhythmias. In addition to the viral infection itself, investigational therapies for the infection can interact with the cardiovascular system. As cardiologists and cardiovascular service lines will be heavily involved in the care of patients with COVID-19, our division organized an approach to manage these complications, attempting to balance resource utilization and risk to personnel with optimal cardiovascular care. The model presented can provide a framework for other institutions to organize their own approaches and can be adapted to local constraints, resource availability, and emerging knowledge.
Copyright ? 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
PMID:32417526DOI:10.1016/j.ahj.2020.04.024
A care pathway for the cardiovascular complications of COVID-19: Insights from an institutional response.
Loungani RS[SUP]1[/SUP], Rehorn MR[SUP]2[/SUP], Newby LK[SUP]2[/SUP], Katz JN[SUP]2[/SUP], Klem I[SUP]2[/SUP], Mentz RJ[SUP]2[/SUP], Jones WS[SUP]2[/SUP], Vemulapalli S[SUP]2[/SUP], Kelsey AM[SUP]2[/SUP], Blazing MA[SUP]2[/SUP], Piccini JP[SUP]2[/SUP], Patel MR[SUP]2[/SUP].
Author information
Abstract
The infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2, or COVID-19, can result in myocardial injury, heart failure, and arrhythmias. In addition to the viral infection itself, investigational therapies for the infection can interact with the cardiovascular system. As cardiologists and cardiovascular service lines will be heavily involved in the care of patients with COVID-19, our division organized an approach to manage these complications, attempting to balance resource utilization and risk to personnel with optimal cardiovascular care. The model presented can provide a framework for other institutions to organize their own approaches and can be adapted to local constraints, resource availability, and emerging knowledge.
Copyright ? 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
PMID:32417526DOI:10.1016/j.ahj.2020.04.024