Considerations for Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes During the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Pandemic

Am J Cardiol. 2020 Sep 15:131:115-119. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2020.06.039. Epub 2020 Jun 30.

Abstract

Accumulating evidence suggests that influenza and influenza-like illnesses can act as a trigger for acute myocardial infarction. Despite these unprecedented times providers should not overlook acute coronary syndrome (ACS) guidelines, but may choose to modify the recommended approach in situations with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 disease. In this document, we suggest recommendations as to how to triage patients diagnosed with ACSs and provide with algorithms of how to manage the patients and decide the appropriate treatment options in the era of COVID-19 pandemic. We also address the inpatient logistics and discharge to follow-up considerations for the function of already established ACS network during the pandemic.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / complications
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / therapy*
  • Betacoronavirus*
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus Infections / complications*
  • Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology
  • Disease Management*
  • Humans
  • Pandemics
  • Pneumonia, Viral / complications*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Triage / methods*