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Impact of Cardiovascular Care of COVID-19: Lessons Learned, Current Challenges, and Future Opportunities

Michael Poon1, Jonathon Leipsic1, Michael Kim1

  • 1Division of Cardiology, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, New York, NY 10075-1850 (M.P., M.K.); Center for Heart Lung Innovation, University of British Columbia & St Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada (J.L.); Cardiovascular Division, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, Utah (F.W.); and Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte NC (G.R.).

Radiology. Cardiothoracic Imaging
|March 29, 2021
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic challenged traditional cardiovascular care, prompting innovation in patient-centered testing strategies aligned with infection control. This led to opportunities for improving cardiovascular diagnostic pathways during the pandemic.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted established cardiovascular care delivery.
  • Traditional diagnostic and treatment pathways faced unprecedented challenges.
  • There was a critical need to adapt cardiovascular services to new healthcare realities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how the COVID-19 pandemic created opportunities for innovation in cardiovascular testing.
  • To emphasize the need for patient-centered approaches in cardiovascular care during a pandemic.
  • To align cardiovascular testing strategies with evolving infection protection protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current cardiovascular care pathways in the context of the pandemic.
  • Analysis of challenges faced in delivering cardiovascular services.
  • Identification of opportunities for adapting testing strategies.

Main Results:

  • Disruption of traditional cardiovascular care pathways necessitates adaptation.
  • Opportunities exist to enhance patient-centered cardiovascular testing.
  • Integration of infection protection protocols is crucial for cardiovascular services.

Conclusions:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed a re-evaluation of cardiovascular testing.
  • Adapting strategies ensures patient-centered care and safety.
  • Future cardiovascular care must incorporate lessons learned regarding flexibility and infection control.

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