Recommendations for the organization of electrophysiology and cardiac pacing services during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving public health emergency that has largely impacted the provision of healthcare services around the world. The challenge for electrophysiology teams is double; on one side preventing disease spread by limiting all nonessential face-to-face interactions, but at the same t...

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Published in:Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology 2020-11, Vol.59 (2), p.307-313
Main Authors: Saenz, Luis C, Miranda, Antonio, Speranza, Ricardo, Texeira Ricardo Alkmim, Rojel Ulises, Enriquez, Andres, Figuereido Marcio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Disease spread
Electrophysiology
Health care
Medical personnel
Pandemics
Public health
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Summary:COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving public health emergency that has largely impacted the provision of healthcare services around the world. The challenge for electrophysiology teams is double; on one side preventing disease spread by limiting all nonessential face-to-face interactions, but at the same time ensuring continued care for patients who need it. These guidelines contain recommendations regarding triaging in order to define what procedures, device checks and clinic visits can be postponed during the pandemic. We also discuss best practices to protect patients and healthcare workers and provide guidance for the management of COVID-19 patients with arrhythmic conditions.
ISSN:1383-875X
1572-8595
DOI:10.1007/s10840-020-00747-5