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Recommendations for Cardiovascular Prevention During the Sars-Cov-2 Pandemic: An Executive Document by the Board of the Italian Society of Cardiovascular Prevention.

Authors :
Volpe M
Battistoni A
Bellotti P
Bellone S
Bertolotti M
Biffi A
Consoli A
Corsini A
Desideri G
Ferri C
Modena MG
Nati G
Pirro M
Rubattu S
Tocci G
Trimarco B
Volpe R
de Kreutzenberg SV
Source :
High blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention : the official journal of the Italian Society of Hypertension [High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev] 2020 Oct; Vol. 27 (5), pp. 373-377. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jul 30.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

In 2020, the Sars-Cov-2 pandemic is causing a huge and dramatic impact on healthcare systems worldwide. During this emergency, fragile patients suffering from other comorbidities, especially patients susceptible to or affected by cardiovascular disease, are the ones most exposed to the poorer outcomes. Therefore, it is still mandatory to continue to strictly adhere to the rules of cardiovascular prevention. This document aims to provide all doctors with simple and clear recommendations in order to spread useful messages to the widest number of subjects in order to continue the battle against cardiovascular diseases even in times of pandemic.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1179-1985
Volume :
27
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
High blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention : the official journal of the Italian Society of Hypertension
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32734561
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40292-020-00401-1