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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information for Cardiologists - Systematic Literature Review and Additional Analysis.
Sugimoto, Tadafumi; Mizuno, Atsushi; Kishi, Takuya; Ito, Naoya; Matsumoto, Chisa; Fukuda, Memori; Kagiyama, Nobuyuki; Shibata, Tatsuhiro; Ohmori, Takashi; Oishi, Shogo; Fuse, Jun; Kida, Keisuke; Kawai, Fujimi; Ishida, Mari; Sanada, Shoji; Komuro, Issei; Node, Koichi.
  • Sugimoto T; Department of Clinical Laboratory, Mie University Hospital.
  • Mizuno A; Department of Cardiology, St. Luke's International Hospital.
  • Kishi T; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.
  • Ito N; Department of Cardiology, Juntendo University.
  • Matsumoto C; Information and Communication Committee, The Japanese Circulation Society.
  • Fukuda M; Department of Graduate School of Medicine (Cardiology), International University of Health and Welfare.
  • Kagiyama N; Information and Communication Committee, The Japanese Circulation Society.
  • Shibata T; Division of Infectious Diseases, Shizuoka Cancer Center Hospital.
  • Ohmori T; Department of Cardiology, Center for Health Surveillance & Preventive Medicine, Tokyo Medical University.
  • Oishi S; Information and Communication Committee, The Japanese Circulation Society.
  • Fuse J; Department of Cardiology, Keio University Hospital.
  • Kida K; Information and Communication Committee, The Japanese Circulation Society.
  • Kawai F; West Virginia University Heart and Vascular Institute.
  • Ishida M; Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine.
  • Sanada S; Department of Transitional Medicine and Palliaitve Care, Iizuka Hospital.
  • Komuro I; Department of Cardiology, Himeji Cardiovascular Center.
  • Node K; Well-Being Clinic Komazawa Park.
Circ J ; 84(6): 1039-1043, 2020 05 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-133550
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Despite the rapidly increasing attention being given to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, more commonly known as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the relationship between cardiovascular disease and COVID-19 has not been fully described.Methods and 

Results:

A systematic review was undertaken to summarize the important aspects of COVID-19 for cardiologists. Protection both for patients and healthcare providers, indication for treatments, collaboration with other departments and hospitals, and regular update of information are essentials to front COVID-19 patients.

CONCLUSIONS:

Because the chief manifestations of COVID-19 infection are respiratory and acute respiratory distress syndrome, cardiologists do not see infected patients directly. Cardiologists need to be better prepared regarding standard disinfection procedures, and be aware of the indications for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and its use in the critical care setting.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Cardiovascular Diseases / Coronavirus Infections / Cardiologists / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Circ J Journal subject: Vascular Diseases / Cardiology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Cardiovascular Diseases / Coronavirus Infections / Cardiologists / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Circ J Journal subject: Vascular Diseases / Cardiology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article