id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-336822-cw37jrt2 Dennison Himmelfarb, Cheryl R. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Implications for Cardiovascular and Socially At-risk Populations 2020-05-06 .txt text/plain 2261 139 45 Dennison Himmelfarb and Baptiste discuss the implications of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for cardiovascular and socially at-risk populations COVID-19 is an infectious respiratory disease caused by the newly discovered pathogen, SARS-CoV-2, a novel RNA-dependent RNA polymerase betacoronavirus that is thought to derive from bats At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19 The best way to prevent and slow transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes, and how it spreads There is substantial concern that socially at-risk persons and those with cardiovascular conditions could experience delays in seeking healthcare as a result of self-isolation, low health and digital literacy, or lack of a primary care medical home. As information about COVID-19 is rapidly evolving, it is imperative that healthcare providers reinforce the general prevention guidelines in addition to recommendations for persons with cardiovascular disease by the American Heart Association, Heart Failure Society of America, and American College of Cardiology. ./cache/cord-336822-cw37jrt2.txt ./txt/cord-336822-cw37jrt2.txt