COVID-19: from epidemiology to treatment. (8th June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pericàs, J M; Hernandez-Meneses, M; Sheahan, T P; Quintana, E; Ambrosioni, J; Sandoval, E; Falces, C; Marcos, M A; Tuset, M; Vilella, A; Moreno, A; Miro, J M
• Is Part Of: European heart journal. Volume 41:Number 22(2020)
• Page Start: 2092
• Page End: 2112
• Publication Date: 2020-06-08
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- Coronavirus -- Prevention -- Treatment -- Prognosis -- Risk factors; Cardiology -- Periodicals; Heart -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.12005
• DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaa462
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0195-668X

Abstract

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the daily clinical practice of cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons. Preparedness of health workers and health services is crucial to tackle the enormous challenge posed by SARS-CoV-2 in wards, operating theatres, intensive care units, and interventionist laboratories. This Clinical Review provides an overview of COVID-19 and focuses on relevant aspects on prevention and management for specialists within the cardiovascular field.