Impact of COVID-19 on the Life of Brazilian Cardiologists and Cardiovascular Surgeons

Introduction

The COVID-19 (from the English coronavirus disease) pandemic has had a strong impact on cardiology services. The number of visits and cardiac interventions has decreased in many parts of the world in recent months.^, However, despite increasing pressure and burden on the healthcare system, the provision of care has continued, particularly because patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease are at high risk of COVID-19 infection, complications, and primary cardiac manifestations.

In addition, effects of the COVID-19 have affected the society and in particularly healthcare professionals in terms of physical and mental health consequences, financial disturbances, and changes in quality of life.^– Therefore, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of the work and life of health care providers.^,,

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