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Cardiometabolic vigilance in COVID-19 and resource husbandry in resource-challenged times: Clinical practice- based

Ashok Kumar Das1, Sanjay Kalra2, Krishnakumar B3

  • 1Department of Endocrinology & Medicine, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry, India.

Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome
|December 14, 2020
PubMed

Insights

During the COVID-19 pandemic, experts recommend vigilance for cardiometabolic conditions like diabetes and hypertension due to poor outcomes. They also proposed resource-saving strategies to manage healthcare constraints.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presents significant healthcare challenges, exacerbated by resource limitations.
  • Cardiometabolic disorders, including diabetes and hypertension, are linked to adverse outcomes in COVID-19 patients.
  • Endocrine and cardiology vigilance is crucial for managing patients during this evolving pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide expert opinion on endocrine and cardiology vigilance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To propose resource husbandry recommendations to address healthcare constraints.
  • To guide the management of cardiometabolic conditions amidst the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Virtual discussions among clinical experts, including endocrinologists, consultant physicians, and cardiologists from India.
  • Review of existing literature on COVID-19 and cardiometabolic disorders.
  • Formulation of expert-based clinical practice recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Clinical practice-based opinions for managing diabetes mellitus and hypertension during COVID-19.
  • Emphasis on increased caution and precautions for individuals with cardiometabolic conditions.
  • Development of affordable and accessible solutions for resource-constrained situations.

Conclusions:

  • Expert opinions serve as a reference for clinicians managing diabetes and cardiovascular disease during the pandemic.
  • Highlights the importance of proactive management of cardiometabolic health in the context of COVID-19.
  • Provides practical strategies for resource management in healthcare settings.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19 resource husbandryCardiometabolic vigilanceDiabetes mellitusHypertension

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