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Management of heart failure patients with COVID-19: a joint position paper of the Chinese Heart Failure Association & National Heart Failure Committee and the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology.
- Source :
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European Journal of Heart Failure . Jun2020, Vol. 22 Issue 6, p941-956. 16p. 3 Diagrams, 4 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is causing considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide. Multiple reports have suggested that patients with heart failure (HF) are at a higher risk of severe disease and mortality with COVID-19. Moreover, evaluating and treating HF patients with comorbid COVID-19 represents a formidable clinical challenge as symptoms of both conditions may overlap and they may potentiate each other. Limited data exist regarding comprehensive management of HF patients with concomitant COVID-19. Since these issues pose serious new challenges for clinicians worldwide, HF specialists must develop a structured approach to the care of patients with COVID-19 and be included early in the care of these patients. Therefore, the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology and the Chinese Heart Failure Association & National Heart Failure Committee conducted web-based meetings to discuss these unique clinical challenges and reach a consensus opinion to help providers worldwide deliver better patient care. The main objective of this position paper is to outline the management of HF patients with concomitant COVID-19 based on the available data and personal experiences of physicians from Asia, Europe and the United States. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *COVID-19
*HEART failure patients
*HEART failure
*SARS-CoV-2
*SYMPTOMS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13889842
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Heart Failure
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 144848583
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ejhf.1915