Prioritizing Cardiovascular Surgical Care in COVID‐19 Pandemic: Shall We Operate or Defer?

Journal of Cardiac SurgeryVolume 35, Issue 10 p. 2768-2772 REVIEW ARTICLE Prioritizing cardiovascular surgical care in COVID-19 pandemic: Shall we operate or defer? Surendra Patel Mch, Corresponding Author Surendra Patel Mch [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0003-1474-6738 Department of Trauma and Emergency Cardiothoracic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Correspondence Surendra Patel, Mch, Asst Prof, Department of CTVS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Basni Industrial area Phase II, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342005, India. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorAtul Kaushik DM, Atul Kaushik DM orcid.org/0000-0001-9842-7245 Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorAlok Kumar Sharma Mch, Alok Kumar Sharma Mch Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, IndiaSearch for more papers by this author Surendra Patel Mch, Corresponding Author Surendra Patel Mch [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0003-1474-6738 Department of Trauma and Emergency Cardiothoracic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Correspondence Surendra Patel, Mch, Asst Prof, Department of CTVS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Basni Industrial area Phase II, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342005, India. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorAtul Kaushik DM, Atul Kaushik DM orcid.org/0000-0001-9842-7245 Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorAlok Kumar Sharma Mch, Alok Kumar Sharma Mch Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, IndiaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 15 July 2020 https://doi.org/10.1111/jocs.14864Citations: 2Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract Background The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has affected a large population across the world. Patients with cardiovascular disease have increased morbidity and mortality due to coronavirus disease. The burden over the health care system has to be reduced in this global pandemic to provide optimal care of patients with COVID-19, as well not compromising those who are in need of emergent cardiovascular care. Methods There is a very limited data published defining which cardiovascular procedures are to be performed or to be deferred in the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we have reviewed a few published guidelines regarding cardiovascular surgery in COVID-19 pandemics. Conclusion After reviewing a few available guidelines regarding cardiovascular surgery in COVID-19, we conclude to perform only those surgeries which cannot be deferred to a certain period of time, to reduce the burden of the health care system of the country, provide optimal care to patients with COVID-19, and to protect health care workers and cardiovascular patients from COVID-19. CONFLICT OF INTERESTS The authors declare that there are no conflict of interests. Citing Literature Volume35, Issue10October 2020Pages 2768-2772 RelatedInformation