Abstract
In the setting of the current novel coronavirus pandemic, this document has been generated to provide guiding statements for the adult cardiac surgeon to consider in a rapidly evolving national landscape. Acknowledging the risk for a potentially prolonged need for cardiac surgery procedure deferral, we have created this proposed template for physicians and interdisciplinary teams to consider in protecting their patients, institution, and their highly specialized cardiac surgery team. In addition, recommendations on the transition from traditional in-person patient assessments and outpatient follow-up are provided. Lastly, we advocate that cardiac surgeons must continue to serve as leaders, experts, and relevant members of our medical community, shifting our role as necessary in this time of need.
Copyright © 2020. Published by Elsevier Inc.
MeSH terms
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Betacoronavirus / pathogenicity*
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COVID-19
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures / standards*
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Consensus
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Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology
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Coronavirus Infections / prevention & control*
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Coronavirus Infections / transmission
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Coronavirus Infections / virology
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Cross Infection / epidemiology
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Cross Infection / prevention & control*
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Cross Infection / transmission
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Cross Infection / virology
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Heart Diseases / epidemiology
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Heart Diseases / surgery*
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Humans
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Infection Control / standards*
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / prevention & control*
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Professional-to-Patient / prevention & control*
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Occupational Health / standards
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Pandemics / prevention & control*
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Patient Safety / standards
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Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology
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Pneumonia, Viral / prevention & control*
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Pneumonia, Viral / transmission
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Pneumonia, Viral / virology
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Risk Assessment
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Risk Factors
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SARS-CoV-2
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Triage / standards*
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Virulence