COVID-19: A perspective from Iran.

Zargham H Ahmadi, Mostafa Mousavizadeh, Akbar Nikpajouh, Mohamad Bahsir, Saeid Hosseini
Author Information
  1. Zargham H Ahmadi: Lung Transplantation Research Center, Masih Daneshvari Medical Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ORCID
  2. Mostafa Mousavizadeh: Heart Valve Diseases Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ORCID
  3. Akbar Nikpajouh: Preventive and Health promotion department, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ORCID
  4. Mohamad Bahsir: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ORCID
  5. Saeid Hosseini: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ORCID

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has presented unique challenges to healthcare systems the world over. The management of the current pandemic places a huge strain on healthcare sectors and demands new strategies on a global level. We herein review the latest epidemiologic data on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Iranian healthcare system's response, and the impact on cardiac surgery practice in Iran.

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MeSH Term

COVID-19
Delivery of Health Care
Humans
Iran
Pandemics
SARS-CoV-2

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