Post-Acute COVID Syndrome (PACS): Definition, Impact and Management

    June 2021 in “ RECERCAT (Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya) ”
    Lledó. Gema, Jacobo Sellarés, Carlos Brotons, Mireia Sans Corrales, Juana Díez Antón, Julià Blanco Arbués, Quique Bassat Orellana, Adélaïda Sarukhan, Magda Campins, Robert Fernandez, José María Miró Meda, Silvia de Sanjosé Llongueras
    TLDR Clear definitions and strategies are needed to manage long-term COVID-19 symptoms effectively.
    The document discussed Post-Acute COVID Syndrome (PACS), which referred to the persistence of symptoms beyond the acute phase of COVID-19. It highlighted the significant impact PACS had on patients' quality of life and the healthcare system. The authors emphasized the need for a clear definition and standardized diagnostic criteria to better manage and treat PACS. They also discussed various management strategies, including multidisciplinary approaches, to address the complex needs of PACS patients. The document underscored the importance of ongoing research to understand the long-term effects of COVID-19 and improve patient outcomes.
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