Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information for Cardiologists ― Systematic Literature Review and Additional Analysis ―
Open Access
- 25 May 2020
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Japanese Circulation Society in Circulation Journal
- Vol. 84 (6), 1039-1043
- https://doi.org/10.1253/circj.cj-20-0302
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.Keywords
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