Rural and Remote Cardiology During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) Consensus Statement#

Rural and remote Australians and New Zealanders have a higher rate of adverse outcomes due to acute myocardial infarction (AMI), driven by many factors. The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is also higher in regional and remote populations, and people with known CVD have increased morbidity and mortality from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In addition, COVID-19 is associated with serious cardiac manifestations, potentially placing additional demand on limited regional services at a time of diminished visiting metropolitan support with restricted travel.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Position Statement Source Type: research