COVID-19 and neuromuscular disorders

AC Guidon, AA Amato - Neurology, 2020 - AAN Enterprises
Neurology, 2020AAN Enterprises
The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has potential to disproportionately and
severely affect patients with neuromuscular disorders. In a short period of time, it has already
caused reorganization of neuromuscular clinical care delivery and education, which will
likely have lasting effects on the field. This article reviews (1) potential neuromuscular
complications of COVID-19,(2) assessment and mitigation of COVID-19-related risk for
patients with preexisting neuromuscular disease,(3) guidance for management of …
The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has potential to disproportionately and severely affect patients with neuromuscular disorders. In a short period of time, it has already caused reorganization of neuromuscular clinical care delivery and education, which will likely have lasting effects on the field. This article reviews (1) potential neuromuscular complications of COVID-19, (2) assessment and mitigation of COVID-19-related risk for patients with preexisting neuromuscular disease, (3) guidance for management of immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory therapies, (4) practical guidance regarding neuromuscular care delivery, telemedicine, and education, and (5) effect on neuromuscular research. We outline key unanswered clinical questions and highlight the need for team-based and interspecialty collaboration. Primary goals of clinical research during this time are to develop evidence-based best practices and to minimize morbidity and mortality related to COVID-19 for patients with neuromuscular disorders.
American Academy of Neurology
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