COVID‐19: A perspective from Iran. Issue 5 (28th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ahmadi, Zargham H.; Mousavizadeh, Mostafa; Nikpajouh, Akbar; Bahsir, Mohamad; Hosseini, Saeid
• Other Names: Bashir Mohamad guestEditor.; Bavaria Joseph guestEditor.; Elefteriades John guestEditor.; Chen Ed guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of cardiac surgery. Volume 36:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 1672
• Page End: 1676
• Publication Date: 2020-09-28
• Subjects: cardiac surgery impact -- coronavirus -- COVID‐19 -- Iran; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.412005
• DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15054
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0886-0440

Abstract

Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has presented unique challenges to healthcare systems the world over. The management of the current pandemic places a huge strain on healthcare sectors and demands new strategies on a global level. We herein review the latest epidemiologic data on the COVID‐19 pandemic, the Iranian healthcare system's response, and the impact on cardiac surgery practice in Iran.