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COVID-19 FAQs in paediatric and congenital cardiology: AEPC position paper

Skaiste Sendzikaite1, Ruth Heying2, Ornella Milanesi3

  • 1Clinic of Paediatrics, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania.

Cardiology in the Young
|January 7, 2021
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic impacts pediatric cardiology. This paper addresses frequently asked questions and guides patient care during the ongoing global health crisis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected global societies, economies, and healthcare systems.
  • The pediatric cardiology community faces unique challenges and numerous questions regarding SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the Association for the European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC) position on frequently asked questions about COVID-19 in pediatric cardiology.
  • To provide guidance for patient care during the COVID-19 crisis based on current scientific evidence.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific data and literature on COVID-19 relevant to pediatric and congenital cardiology.
  • Consensus-building and position statement formulation by the AEPC.

Main Results:

  • The paper addresses key questions faced by pediatric cardiologists during the pandemic.
  • It offers evidence-based recommendations for managing patients with congenital heart disease in the context of COVID-19.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous collection and evaluation of evidence are crucial for informed decision-making in pediatric cardiology during the dynamic COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The AEPC aims to support professionals in navigating the complexities of COVID-19 care for pediatric patients.

Keywords:
AEPCCOVID-19KawasakiSARS-Cov-2congenital heart diseasemultisystem inflammatory syndrome

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