Perioperative cardiovascular risk and preventions of patients with post-COVID-19 condition

Sixu Lai1, Su Min1

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, China.

Heliyon
|December 6, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Post-COVID-19 conditions increase cardiovascular risks during surgery. Comprehensive assessments and treatments are crucial for managing these perioperative risks in COVID-19 patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • COVID-19 remains prevalent, with a subset of patients experiencing post-COVID-19 conditions.
  • These conditions significantly elevate perioperative cardiovascular risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline strategies for assessing and preventing cardiovascular risks in patients with COVID-19.
  • To enhance the safety and effectiveness of clinical practices for this patient group.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive medical history collection.
  • Symptom and sign detection.
  • Application of auxiliary examinations.
  • Utilization of risk assessment scales.
  • Implementation of rehabilitation treatments.

Main Results:

  • The abstract does not contain specific results but outlines a comprehensive approach.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated measures including history, examination, auxiliary tests, risk scales, and rehabilitation are essential.
  • These measures aim to improve the management of perioperative cardiovascular risks in patients affected by COVID-19.

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