COVID-19: from epidemiology to treatment

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 int...

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Published in:	European heart journal Vol. 41; no. 22; pp. 2092 - 2112
Main 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
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Oxford University Press 07-06-2020
Subjects:	Betacoronavirus - pathogenicity Betacoronavirus - physiology Clinical Review Coronavirus Infections - diagnosis Coronavirus Infections - epidemiology Coronavirus Infections - therapy Coronavirus Infections - transmission COVID-19 Endocarditis - surgery Humans Male Middle Aged Pandemics Pneumonia, Viral - diagnosis Pneumonia, Viral - epidemiology Pneumonia, Viral - therapy Pneumonia, Viral - transmission Prosthesis-Related Infections - surgery SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 Prevention Coronavirus Treatment Prognosis Risk factors
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Summary:	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.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Case Study-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-4 content type line 23 ObjectType-Report-1 ObjectType-Article-3 The list of investigators is available in the Appendix. J.M. Pericàs and M. Hernandez-Meneses contributed equally to this work.
ISSN:	0195-668X 1522-9645
DOI:	10.1093/eurheartj/ehaa462