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Narrative Review of New Insight into the Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cardiovascular Care
Any Axelerad1,2, Alina Zorina Stuparu1,2, Lavinia Florenta Muja1,2
1Department of Neurology, General Medicine Faculty, 'Ovidius' University, 900470 Constanta, Romania.
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The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, necessitating a review of vascular disease treatments and management strategies. Continued collaboration is vital to address the pandemic's vascular consequences.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Vascular Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic (caused by SARS-CoV-2) presented unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems globally.
- Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery departments faced significant disruptions in patient care and operations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive literature review on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.
- To analyze the pandemic's impact on cardiovascular health, disease management, and departmental functioning.
Main Methods:
- An extensive electronic literature search was performed across multiple databases.
- Selected studies were systematically evaluated to synthesize findings.
Main Results:
- The review examined the pathophysiological effects of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system and associated treatments.
- New-onset cardiovascular diseases post-COVID-19 infection and their management were analyzed.
- The pandemic's impact on cardiothoracic and vascular departments worldwide, including operational changes, was assessed.
- Implications for cardiothoracic and vascular specialists and residents during the pandemic were discussed.
Conclusions:
- The pandemic necessitated a re-evaluation of vascular illness treatment protocols and the development of strategies for managing COVID-19-related vascular complications.
- Enhanced collaboration among vascular surgeons, public health experts, and epidemiologists is crucial for ongoing research and public health response.
Abstract:
Background and Objectives: The purpose of this paper was to perform a literature review on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiothoracic and vascular surgery care and departments. Materials and Methods: To conduct this evaluation, an electronic search of many databases was conducted, and the resulting papers were chosen and evaluated. Results: Firstly, we have addressed the impact of COVID-19 infection on the cardiovascular system from the pathophysiological and treatment points of view. Afterwards, we analyzed every cardiovascular disease that seemed to appear after a COVID-19 infection, emphasizing the treatment. In addition, we have analyzed the impact of the pandemic on the cardiothoracic and vascular departments in different countries and the transitions that appeared. Finally, we discussed the implications of the cardiothoracic and vascular specialists' and residents' work and studies on the pandemic. Conclusions: The global pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 compelled the vascular profession to review the treatment of certain vascular illnesses and find solutions to address the vascular consequences of COVID-19 infection. The collaboration between vascular surgeons, public health specialists, and epidemiologists must continue to investigate the impact of the pandemic and the response to the public health issue.
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