<scp>Robotic‐assisted</scp> percutaneous coronary intervention in a <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 patient
Luai Tabaza, Hafeez Ul Hassan Virk, Sean Janzer, Jon C. George
Abstract
Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is the biggest global health threat in the 21st century. We describe a case of a patient with suspected COVID-19 who needed urgent coronary artery interrogation, in which we utilized robotic assistance to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and reduced personal protective equipment needed by the procedural team.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Percutaneous coronary interventionPandemicPersonal protective equipmentCoronary artery disease2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Intervention (counseling)Medical emergencyCoronavirusCardiologyEmergency medicineIntensive care medicineInternal medicineDiseaseVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)NursingMyocardial infarctionOutbreakCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19