Reduction of hospitalizations for myocardial infarction in Italy in the COVID-19 era

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Authors

Salvatore De Rosa · Magna Graecia University

Carmen Spaccarotella · Magna Graecia University

Cristina Basso · University of Padua

Maria Pia Calabrò · University of Messina

Antonio Curcio · Magna Graecia University

Pasquale Perrone Filardi · Clinica Mediterranea

Massimo Mancone ·

Abstract

Admissions for AMI were significantly reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic across Italy, with a parallel increase in fatality and complication rates. This constitutes a serious social issue, demanding attention by the scientific and healthcare communities and public regulatory agencies.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes COVID-19 and healthcare impacts

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Heart Journal

Volume 41, Issue 22, pp. 2083-2088

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaa409

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