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American Heart Association, Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 7(13), 2020

DOI: 10.1161/circep.120.008999

Elsevier, JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, 8(6), p. 1053-1066, 2020

DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2020.06.004

Elsevier, Heart Rhythm, 9(17), p. e242-e254, 2020

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.06.012

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Guidance for rebooting electrophysiology through the COVID-19 pandemic from the Heart Rhythm Society and the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology

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Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has presented substantial challenges to patient care and impacted healthcare delivery, including cardiac electrophysiology practice throughout the globe. Based upon the undetermined course and regional variability of the pandemic, there is uncertainty as to how and when to resume and deliver electrophysiology services for patients with arrhythmia. This joint document from representatives of the Heart Rhythm Society, American Heart Association, and American College of Cardiology seeks to provide guidance for clinicians and institutions reestablishing safe electrophysiological care. To achieve this aim, we address regional and local COVID-19 disease status, the role of viral screening and serological testing, return-to-work considerations for exposed or infected health care workers, risk stratification and management strategies based on COVID-19 disease burden, institutional preparedness for resumption of elective procedures, patient preparation and communication, prioritization of procedures, and development of outpatient and periprocedural care pathways.