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Management of Cardiac Patients in Epidemic Outbreak

Author(s): Iskra Alexandra Nola* and Sonja Francula-Zaninovic

Volume 18, Issue 6, 2022

Published on: 22 June, 2022

Article ID: e120422203466 Pages: 5

DOI: 10.2174/1573403X18666220412140105

Abstract

In times of COVID-19 epidemic/pandemic, cardiac patients are vulnerable group with many specific conditions that could aggravate their condition. In this narrative review, we present possible measures adequate in managing cardiac patients in epidemic outbreak. An overview of the role of cardiologists and Crisis Management Team in management of cardiac patients is given. Protocols and measures implemented in COVID-19 crises are presented in light of risk assessment and disease prevention of cardiac patients and measures that should be taken for each cardiac condition. Specificity of epidemics calls for specific measures in addressing cardiac patients as part of the affected population. Many possible outcomes could be expected in an epidemic outbreak in relation to cardiovascular diseases, but tailored measures will keep cardiac patients safe. Proposed preventive measures for cardiac patients could be implemented in existing protocols for epidemic outbreak.

Keywords: Cardiac patients, epidemics, pandemics, patient care management, risk management.

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