Giant T Wave Inversion and Dyspnea in the Time of Coronavirus Pandemic

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Cardiovascular Health of Emerging Adults Aged 18-25: Findings From a Scoping Review

“…For example, Warraich et al 130 described a 19-year-old patient who delayed treatment by self-isolating for two weeks during the pandemic due to a persistent cough that was later understood to be a symptom of a posterior circulation ischemic (POCI) stroke. Other reports of emerging adults with cardiovascular presentations, including stroke 130 , 132 , intracardiac thromboses 135 , pulmonary hypertension 131 , and sinus tachycardia with atrioventricular block 133 , found that many avoided seeking treatment due to lockdown measures or fear of contracting COVID-19. In addition, the pandemic has resulted in misguided clinical judgement and management.…”

“…There were also reports of emerging adults with cardiovascular presentations where the provision of cardiovascular care was negatively impacted due to COVID-19. 60 , 130 , 131 , 132 , 133 , 134 , 135 , 137 Regarding the appropriate screening and management of these cardiovascular abnormalities, the majority of age-specific evidence pertains to COVID-19-associated myocarditis and MIS. Based on the findings of this scoping review, a framework which highlights the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cardiovascular health of emerging adults and corresponding health promotion opportunities to prevent and mitigate these effects was constructed (see Figure 2 ).…”

“… 130 , 134 , 137 In addition, emerging adults who have cardiovascular symptoms, along with their parents/guardians, need to be educated on the critical importance of seeking medical care despite the risk of contracting COVID-19. 130 , 131 , 132 , 133 , 134 , 135 , 137 The increasing availability of telehealth and digital health interventions 199 may assist younger patients in receiving timely diagnoses and treatment for potentially life-threatening cardiovascular events.…”