Recommendations for the care of patients with cardiovascular disease in health emergency situations: a call to action

COVID-19 has had a negative impact on the health care of patients with cardiovascular disease and patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease. The restrictions affecting access to the health care system have conditioned the care received, resulting in poorer control and a higher risk of events....

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Published in:Current medical research and opinion 2023-06, Vol.39 (6), p.827-832
Main Authors: Suárez Fernández, Carmen, Armario, Pedro, Cepeda, José María, López Carmona, Maria Dolores, Miramontes González, José Pablo, Said-Criado, Ismael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
COVID-19
pandemic
polypill
telemedicine
Vascular
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Summary:COVID-19 has had a negative impact on the health care of patients with cardiovascular disease and patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease. The restrictions affecting access to the health care system have conditioned the care received, resulting in poorer control and a higher risk of events. Taking action to improve the care provided during health emergencies is mandatory. It is important to promote the development of telemedicine and patient empowerment by fostering health literacy and a higher degree of self-care. In addition, primary care and coordination between health care levels should be improved. Moreover, the simplification and optimization of treatment, for example, using the cardiovascular polypill, have led to an improvement in adherence, better control of vascular risk factors, and a reduced risk of events. The present document provides specific recommendations for improving the care provided to patients under a health emergency.
ISSN:0300-7995
1473-4877
DOI:10.1080/03007995.2023.2201100