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Interventions related to cardiovascular complications in people hospitalized by covid-19: a scoping review

José Hiago Feitosa de Matos1, Emiliana Bezerra Gomes1, Natália Pinheiro Fabricio Formiga1

  • 1Universidade Regional do Cariri. Crato, Ceará, Brazil.

Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|February 10, 2021
PubMed

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This review highlights common cardiovascular complications in COVID-19 patients, including myocardial injury. Evidence suggests interventions like oxygen therapy and thrombotic disorder management, but lacks consensus on nursing roles.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • COVID-19, a novel coronavirus infection, has been associated with various systemic complications.
  • Cardiovascular complications represent a significant concern in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
  • Understanding these complications and necessary interventions is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the scientific evidence regarding cardiovascular complications in COVID-19 patients.
  • To identify the need for cardiovascular interventions in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review was conducted following The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology.
  • Searches were performed across major databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, SCOPUS, and Web of Science.

Main Results:

  • Eleven studies published between December 2019 and April 2020 were included, characterized by low levels of evidence.
  • Myocardial injury was the most frequently reported cardiac complication, affecting 8-12% of severe COVID-19 cases.
  • Interventions indicated included oxygen therapy, prevention/treatment of thrombotic disorders, hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac function tests, and biochemical markers, with no specific nursing interventions identified.

Conclusions:

  • The current evidence on cardiovascular complications and interventions in COVID-19 lacks consensus.
  • Further explanatory studies are needed to establish causal relationships.
  • Development of multi-professional clinical protocols is recommended to guide patient care.
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