Citation

Jiménez-Blanco Bravo M, Zamorano Gómez JL, Del Prado Díaz S, Alonso Salinas GL. Eur. Heart J. Case Rep. 2021; 5(5): ytab144.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Oxford University Press)

DOI

10.1093/ehjcr/ytab144

PMID

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has emerged as a new threat, not only to Health Care systems but also to citizen's freedom of movement in many developed countries. CASE SUMMARY: We report a suicidal attempt in a destination therapy left ventricular assist device patient, potentially triggered by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown, highlighting the importance of regular and long-term psychological support for this vulnerable population.

DISCUSSION: The psychological consequences of this pandemic, particularly in chronically ill patients, are yet to be defined.

Language: en

Keywords

COVID-19; Suicide attempt; SARS-CoV-2; Case report; Left ventricular assist device