An international group of frontline physicians formulated guidelines regarding the triage and management of patients with acute coronary syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Recommendations by ASAIO on the selection and treatment of patients with respiratory and circulatory failure associated with COVID-19 using artificial pulmonary and/or cardiac support.
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Patients who died from COVID-19 presented mainly with pulmonary disease involving diffuse alveolar damage that led to acute respiratory insufficiency.
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