Commentary: Evolving understanding of coronavirus disease 2019: Molecular biology, immunology, and surgery

The global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) disease has major implications for cardiothoracic surgeons. It has influenced all aspects of our lives. Resources that previously seemed unlimited have become scarce. The COVID-19 pandemic not only resulted in dramatically increased need for urgent mechanical cardiorespiratory support in the epicentres of disease outbreaks, but also put significant pressure on perioperative management of patients —ranging from congenital heart disease to organ transplantation—everywhere in the world.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research