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COVID-19 and Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Guide for Advanced Nursing Care of the Adult with Congenital Heart Disease, Page: 329-337
2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a drastic change in the provision of health care worldwide. Adult patients with congenital heart disease (ACHD) by definition have underlying cardiovascular disease, which could potentially make them more vulnerable in case of COVID-19 disease. The role of the ACHD nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic is demanding, and nurses should be educated regarding new guidelines and recommendations related to COVID-19 disease in terms of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Nurses, as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, play a central role in the patient education and empowerment, counselling regarding preventive measures, necessary examinations and procedures during the pandemic, as well as provide an indispensable care and support to patients afflicted with COVID-19 disease. The nursing role in the care of ACHD patients with COVID-19 infection goes beyond direct patient health care and includes also coordination, organization of service and contact with family members, all in order to provide the best overall support to the patient together with all members of the multidisciplinary ACHD team.

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