Impact of COVID-2019 outbreak on prevalence, clinical presentation and outcomes of ST-elevation myocardial infarction

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Authors

Daniela Tomasoni · University of Brescia

Marianna Adamo

Leonardo Italia · University of Brescia

Luca Branca · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia

Giuliano Chizzola · University of Brescia

Claudia Fiorina · University of Brescia

Laura Lupi · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the STEMI care system reducing hospital admissions and prolonging revascularization time. This translated into a worse patient prognosis due to more STEMI complications.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and healthcare impacts Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine

Volume 21, Issue 11, pp. 874-881

DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000001098

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