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Adaptations of paediatric cardiology practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

Michael A Fremed1, Talha Niaz2, Kyle D Hope3

  • 1Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, New York, NY, USA.

Cardiology in the Young
|October 18, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric cardiology practices adapted during COVID-19 by reducing procedures and increasing telemedicine. These changes offer insights for future public health crisis responses in pediatric heart care.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid changes in healthcare delivery.
  • Paediatric heart centres faced challenges in maintaining patient care and minimizing viral exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize practice modifications in US paediatric cardiology during the initial pandemic surge.
  • To describe provider experiences and attitudes towards these changes.

Main Methods:

  • A survey-based descriptive study was conducted.
  • Data collected on changes implemented in paediatric cardiology practices across the United States.

Main Results:

  • Common changes included fewer procedures, visitor restrictions, and increased telemedicine use.
  • Provider experiences and attitudes towards these adaptations were documented.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides insights into how paediatric cardiology adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Findings can inform standardized responses to future public health crises in paediatric cardiac care.

Keywords:
COVID-19pediatric cardiologypractice changes

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