tetano
Editor, Senior Moderator
Cardiol Clin
. 2022 Aug;40(3):389-396.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccl.2022.03.010. Epub 2022 Mar 29.
Cardiovascular Health Care Implications of the COVID-19 pandemic
Zahra Raisi-Estabragh[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Mamas A Mamas[SUP] 2 [/SUP]
Affiliations
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged the capacity of health care systems around the world, including substantial disruptions to cardiovascular care across key areas of health care delivery. In this narrative review, we examine the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for cardiovascular health care, including excess cardiovascular mortality, acute and elective cardiovascular care, and disease prevention. Additionally, we consider the long-term public health consequences of disruptions to cardiovascular care across both primary and secondary care settings. Finally, we review health care inequalities and their driving factors, as highlighted by the pandemic, and consider their importance in the context of cardiovascular health care.
Keywords: COVID-19; Cardiovascular disease; Health care provision; Health inequalities; Population health.
. 2022 Aug;40(3):389-396.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccl.2022.03.010. Epub 2022 Mar 29.
Cardiovascular Health Care Implications of the COVID-19 pandemic
Zahra Raisi-Estabragh[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Mamas A Mamas[SUP] 2 [/SUP]
Affiliations
- PMID: 35851462
- DOI: 10.1016/j.ccl.2022.03.010
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged the capacity of health care systems around the world, including substantial disruptions to cardiovascular care across key areas of health care delivery. In this narrative review, we examine the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for cardiovascular health care, including excess cardiovascular mortality, acute and elective cardiovascular care, and disease prevention. Additionally, we consider the long-term public health consequences of disruptions to cardiovascular care across both primary and secondary care settings. Finally, we review health care inequalities and their driving factors, as highlighted by the pandemic, and consider their importance in the context of cardiovascular health care.
Keywords: COVID-19; Cardiovascular disease; Health care provision; Health inequalities; Population health.