COVID-19: from epidemiology to treatment

Juan M. Pericàs, Marta Hernández‐Meneses, Timothy P. Sheahan, Eduard Quintana, Juan Ambrosioni, Elena Sandoval, Carlos Falces, María Ángeles Marcos, Montserrat Tuset, Anna Vilella,

European Heart Journal · 2020 · 112 citations · 82 references

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The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the daily clinical practice of cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons. Preparedness of health workers and health services is crucial to tackle the enormous challenge posed by SARS-CoV-2 in wards, operating theatres, intensive care units, and interventionist laboratories. This Clinical Review provides an overview of COVID-19 and focuses on relevant aspects on prevention and management for specialists within the cardiovascular field.

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