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Challenges and the innovations in the care of advanced heart failure patients during COVID-19

Amin Yehya1,2, Kevin S Shah3, Sumeet S Mitter4

  • 1Sentara Advanced Heart Failure Center, Norfolk, VA, USA. amin.yehya@yahoo.com.

Heart Failure Reviews
|January 12, 2021
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic revealed healthcare system weaknesses in managing heart failure (HF) patients. This study shares innovations from HF physicians to improve care during pandemics, focusing on patient safety and physician well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted significant challenges in healthcare systems.
  • Managing patients with heart failure (HF), heart transplantation, and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support presented unique difficulties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the challenges and innovations in caring for HF patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To share strategies for maintaining optimal patient care and preventing physician burnout.

Main Methods:

  • A collaborative effort involving heart failure physicians from 14 academic and private practice centers.
  • Discussion of implemented measures for patient care, including fear alleviation, guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) optimization, and transplant/LVAD management.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key challenges in managing complex cardiac conditions during a pandemic.
  • Implementation of strategies to ensure continuity of care, including anticoagulation monitoring and post-transplant surveillance.
  • Focus on mitigating physician burnout through adaptive practices.

Conclusions:

  • The pandemic experience offers valuable lessons for improving healthcare system preparedness for future public health crises.
  • Collaborative sharing of innovations can enhance the resilience of cardiovascular care delivery.
  • Proactive strategies are essential for safeguarding both patient outcomes and healthcare provider well-being.

Keywords:
COVID-19Heart failureHeart transplantationLVAD

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