The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the way most medical procedures are performed. Autonomic units, as well as other healthcare sectors, are required to undergo a thorough reorganization of the protocols in order to guarantee the safety of patients and healthcare staff. Cardiovascular autonomic function testing (CAFT) is necessary in certain situations; however, it poses several concerns which need to be addressed. Here, we provide some practical advice based on current national and international health authorities’ recommendations and our experience about how to perform CAFT during the COVID-19 emergency. We examine aspects regarding patients, healthcare staff, laboratory preparation, and test performance.

Guaraldi P., Barletta G., Baschieri F., Calandra Buonaura G., Provini F., Cortelli P. (2020). Testing cardiovascular autonomic function in the COVID-19 era: lessons from Bologna’s Autonomic Unit. CLINICAL AUTONOMIC RESEARCH, 30(4), 325-330 [10.1007/s10286-020-00710-4].

Testing cardiovascular autonomic function in the COVID-19 era: lessons from Bologna’s Autonomic Unit

Barletta G.;Baschieri F.;Calandra Buonaura G.;Provini F.;Cortelli P.
2020

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the way most medical procedures are performed. Autonomic units, as well as other healthcare sectors, are required to undergo a thorough reorganization of the protocols in order to guarantee the safety of patients and healthcare staff. Cardiovascular autonomic function testing (CAFT) is necessary in certain situations; however, it poses several concerns which need to be addressed. Here, we provide some practical advice based on current national and international health authorities’ recommendations and our experience about how to perform CAFT during the COVID-19 emergency. We examine aspects regarding patients, healthcare staff, laboratory preparation, and test performance.
2020
Guaraldi P., Barletta G., Baschieri F., Calandra Buonaura G., Provini F., Cortelli P. (2020). Testing cardiovascular autonomic function in the COVID-19 era: lessons from Bologna’s Autonomic Unit. CLINICAL AUTONOMIC RESEARCH, 30(4), 325-330 [10.1007/s10286-020-00710-4].
Guaraldi P.; Barletta G.; Baschieri F.; Calandra Buonaura G.; Provini F.; Cortelli P.
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