European heart journal
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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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European heart journal · Jun 2020
Multicenter Study Observational StudyReduction of hospitalizations for myocardial infarction in Italy in the COVID-19 era.
To evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patient admissions to Italian cardiac care units (CCUs). ⋯ Admissions for AMI were significantly reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic across Italy, with a parallel increase in fatality and complication rates. This constitutes a serious social issue, demanding attention by the scientific and healthcare communities and public regulatory agencies.
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European heart journal · Jun 2020
Characteristics and clinical significance of myocardial injury in patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019.
To investigate the characteristics and clinical significance of myocardial injury in patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). ⋯ The risk of in-hospital death among patients with severe COVID-19 can be predicted by markers of myocardial injury, and was significantly associated with senior age, inflammatory response, and cardiovascular comorbidities.