Testing cardiovascular autonomic function in the COVID-19 era: lessons from Bologna's Autonomic Unit.
Clin Auton Res
; 30(4): 325-330, 2020 08.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-641275
ABSTRACT
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the way most medical procedures are performed. Autonomic units, as well as other healthcare sectors, are required to undergo a thorough reorganization of the protocols in order to guarantee the safety of patients and healthcare staff. Cardiovascular autonomic function testing (CAFT) is necessary in certain situations; however, it poses several concerns which need to be addressed. Here, we provide some practical advice based on current national and international health authorities' recommendations and our experience about how to perform CAFT during the COVID-19 emergency. We examine aspects regarding patients, healthcare staff, laboratory preparation, and test performance.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Autonomic Nervous System
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Health Personnel
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Coronavirus Infections
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Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Betacoronavirus
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin Auton Res
Journal subject:
Neurology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S10286-020-00710-4
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