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Gone, but not Forgotten

Barbara Pisani1, Rahul Sharma2

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC, US.

Cardiac Failure Review
|October 12, 2020
PubMed

Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic created challenges in diagnosing and treating heart failure and acute coronary syndromes. Delayed care for cardiac conditions increased patient morbidity and mortality.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted global health and economies.
  • Healthcare delivery faced a paradigm shift, affecting patient evaluation and care.
  • Patients avoided seeking medical attention for cardiovascular illnesses, leading to late presentations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the challenges in diagnosing and treating congestive heart failure during the pandemic.
  • To analyze the difficulties in managing acute coronary syndromes amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
  • To discuss the implications for cardiovascular patient care delivery in a pandemic setting.

Main Methods:

  • Expert opinion piece.
  • Review of clinical practice challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Analysis of diagnostic and treatment paradigms for cardiovascular conditions.

Main Results:

  • Late presentations of acute cardiac issues increased.
  • Morbidity and mortality rates for treatable cardiac conditions rose.
  • Significant hurdles were identified in delivering timely and effective cardiovascular care.

Conclusions:

  • The pandemic exacerbated challenges in managing congestive heart failure and acute coronary syndromes.
  • Delayed medical attention for cardiovascular diseases led to worse patient outcomes.
  • Adaptations in healthcare delivery are crucial for mitigating pandemic-related cardiovascular risks.

Keywords:
COVID-19clinic visitsheart failurehospitalisationtelevisits

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