Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome in the COVID Era

Ronak Bahuva, Joe Aoun, Sachin S. Goel

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Abstract

Management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) has emerged as a challenge during the COVID-19 era. There has been a significant increase in the morbidity and mortality associated with ACS both as a direct and an indirect consequence of the pandemic. In this review, we provide an overview of the impact of COVID-19 on patients presenting with ACS and current practices for managing patients presenting with chest pain during the pandemic and for ensuring safety of healthcare professionals. We also discuss treatment strategies and post-ACS care along with current and future perspectives for management of ACS during future waves of COVID-19 infection or similar pandemics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)16-21
Number of pages6
JournalMethodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal
Volume17
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021

Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • NSTEMI
  • STEMI
  • acute coronary syndrome
  • chest pain

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine(all)

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