COVID-19: from epidemiology to treatment

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.

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MedicinePandemicPreparednessCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Epidemiology2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Medical emergencyHealth careMEDLINEPersonal protective equipmentIntensive care medicineDiseaseVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyOutbreak

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Year: 2020
Type: article
Volume: 41
Issue: 22
Pages: 2092-2112
Citations: 112
Access: Closed

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                                    Juan M. Pericàs, 
                                
                                    Marta Hernández‐Meneses, 
                                
                                    Timothy P. Sheahan
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2020). 
                            COVID-19: from epidemiology to treatment. 
                            European Heart Journal
                            , 41
                            (22)
                            , 2092-2112.
                            https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaa462
                        

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DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaa462