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Observational studyClinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Cardiology referral during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nathalia Conci Santorio, Francisco Akira Malta Cardozo, Rodrigo Freddi Miada, Fabio Grunspun Pitta, Caio de Assis Moura Tavares, Fabio Cetinic Habrum, Henrique Trombini Pinesi, Iuri Resedá Magalhães, Maria Clara Saad Menezes, Bruno Caramelli and 1 more

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Observational study in Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil). The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Nathalia Conci SantorioInstituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6302-8014
Francisco Akira Malta CardozoInstituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0701-6593
Rodrigo Freddi MiadaInstituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2626-0022
Fabio Grunspun PittaInstituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7574-757X
Caio de Assis Moura TavaresInstituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2366-3371
Fabio Cetinic HabrumInstituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4008-606X
Henrique Trombini PinesiInstituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3973-7523
Iuri Resedá MagalhãesInstituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2867-3760
Maria Clara Saad MenezesInstituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3314-8127
Bruno CaramelliInstituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6718-8456
Daniela CalderaroInstituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0561-8999
Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo · BR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study presents the cardiology referral model adopted at the University of São Paulo-Hospital das Clínicas complex during the initial period of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, main reasons for requesting a cardiologic evaluation, and clinical profile of and prognostic predictors in patients with COVID-19.

methodsIn this observational study, data of all cardiology referral requests between March 30, 2020 and July 6, 2020 were collected prospectively. A descriptive analysis of the reasons for cardiologic evaluation requests and the most common cardiologic diagnoses was performed. A multivariable model was used to identify independent predictors of in-hospital mortality among patients with COVID-19.

resultsCardiologic evaluation was requested for 206 patients admitted to the ICHC-COVID. A diagnosis of COVID-19 was confirmed for 180 patients. Cardiologic complications occurred in 77.7% of the patients. Among these, decompensated heart failure was the most common complication (38.8%), followed by myocardial injury (35%), and arrhythmias, especially high ventricular response atrial fibrillation (17.7%). Advanced age, greater need of ventilatory support on admission, and pre-existing heart failure were independently associated with in-hospital mortality.

conclusionsA hybrid model combining in-person referral with remote discussion and teaching is a viable alternative to overcome COVID-19 limitations. Cardiologic evaluation remains important during the pandemic, as patients with COVID-19 frequently develop cardiovascular complications or decompensation of the underlying heart disease.

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CardiologyCOVID-19HumansPandemicsReferral and ConsultationSARS-CoV-2

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PMID34878033
PMCPMC8610220
OpenAlexW3215430793

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