Abstract
Congestive Heart Failure is a chronic disease that can be associated with poor outcomes. Some patients are more vulnerable, while others who are vulnerable appear absent or silent to health services. COVID-19 pandemic is a good opportunity to explore this important area. This review focuses on chronic disease, heart failure and those who require greater consideration.
Keywords: Congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic disease, COVID-19, outcomes, vulnerable patient, mortality rates.
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