VOLUME 54 , ISSUE 3 ( July-September, 2020 ) > List of Articles
Parminder Singh Otaal, Akash Batta, Kunaal Makkar, Rajesh Vijayvergiya
Citation Information : Otaal PS, Batta A, Makkar K, Vijayvergiya R. Cardiovascular Conundrums of COVID-19 Pandemic. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2020; 54 (3):160-162.
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10028-1396
License: CC BY-NC 4.0
Published Online: 01-12-2020
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).
The current coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is an enormous and unique challenge to the mankind. Its unprecedented global health impact has exposed the vulnerability of existing healthcare systems and infrastructure of all the countries, rich or poor. Devastating effects of COVID-19 have challenged all aspects of patient care, be it emergency or elective. One of the worst affected population is those with underlying cardiovascular disease. In addition to effects on healthcare workers, it has serious consequences for the education and training of fellows. With currently worsening COVID-19 crisis in the country, one wonders the extent of its impact on various aspects of human health and the healthcare systems.