Management of Cardiac Patients in Epidemic Outbreak.
Curr Cardiol Rev
; 18(6): e120422203466, 2022.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2233836
ABSTRACT
In times of COVID-19 epidemic/pandemic, cardiac patients are vulnerable group with many specific conditions that could aggravate their condition. In this narrative review, we present possible measures adequate in managing cardiac patients in epidemic outbreak. An overview of the role of cardiologists and Crisis Management Team in management of cardiac patients is given. Protocols and measures implemented in COVID-19 crises are presented in light of risk assessment and disease prevention of cardiac patients and measures that should be taken for each cardiac condition. Specificity of epidemics calls for specific measures in addressing cardiac patients as part of the affected population. Many possible outcomes could be expected in an epidemic outbreak in relation to cardiovascular diseases, but tailored measures will keep cardiac patients safe. Proposed preventive measures for cardiac patients could be implemented in existing protocols for epidemic outbreak.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Epidemics
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Reviews
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Curr Cardiol Rev
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
1573403X18666220412140105
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