Publication Date

2020

Journal Title

JACC Clin Electrophysiol

Abstract

© 2020 The Heart Rhythm Society, the American Heart Association, Inc., and the American College of Cardiology Foundation Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has presented substantial challenges to patient care and impacted health care delivery, including cardiac electrophysiology practice throughout the globe. Based upon the undetermined course and regional variability of the pandemic, there is uncertainty as to how and when to resume and deliver electrophysiology services for arrhythmia patients. This joint document from representatives of the Heart Rhythm Society, American Heart Association, and American College of Cardiology seeks to provide guidance for clinicians and institutions reestablishing safe electrophysiological care. To achieve this aim, we address regional and local COVID-19 disease status, the role of viral screening and serologic testing, return-to-work considerations for exposed or infected health care workers, risk stratification and management strategies based on COVID-19 disease burden, institutional preparedness for resumption of elective procedures, patient preparation and communication, prioritization of procedures, and development of outpatient and periprocedural care pathways.

Volume Number

6

Issue Number

8

Pages

1053 - 1066

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty

Facility

School of Medicine

Primary Department

Cardiology

Additional Departments

COVID-19 Publications

PMID

32819525

DOI

10.1016/j.jacep.2020.06.004


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