The Way Ahead: Life After COVID-19

Mouaz H. Al-Mallah

doi:10.14797/mdcvj.1056

The Way Ahead: Life After COVID-19

Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal

Volume 17 (2021): Issue 5

By: Mouaz H. Al-Mallah

Open Access

|Dec 2021

Abstract

Much has changed in the 2 years since the start of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic. The need for social distancing catalyzed the digitization of healthcare delivery and medical education—from telemedicine and virtual conferences to online residency/fellowship interviews. Vaccine development, particularly in the field of mRNA technology, led to widespread availability of safe and effective vaccines. With improved survival from acute infection, the healthcare system is dealing with the ever-growing cohort of patients with lingering symptoms. In addition, social media platforms have fueled a plethora of misinformation campaigns that have adversely affected prevention and control measures. In this review, we examine how COVID-19 has reshaped the healthcare system, and gauge its potential effects on life after the pandemic.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1056 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108

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Language: English

Page range: 83 - 88

Submitted on: Oct 29, 2021

Accepted on: Nov 3, 2021

Published on: Dec 15, 2021

Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Keywords:

COVID-19,

coronavirus,

cardiovascular disease,

vaccine

© 2021 Mouaz H. Al-Mallah, published by Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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