Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions
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Cardiovasc Revasc Med · Sep 2021
Implications of COVID-19 on time-sensitive STEMI care: A report from a North American epicenter.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has forced dramatic changes to the healthcare systems throughout the world. Time-sensitive management of cardiovascular emergencies such as ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has yet to be evaluated in the context of these new policies, particularly in so-called "hot spot" cities. ⋯ During the lockdown period, many patients appear to have been reluctant to present to hospitals. This was associated with more unstable STEMI presentations and worse in-hospital course. Importantly, the health care system appears able to ensure timely acute cardiac care while ensuring that COVID-19 protocols are respected.