Outcomes of Acute Myocardial Infarction Hospitalizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Publication Title
American College of Cardiology: Cardiology Magazine
Document Type
News Article
Publication Date
8-24-2020
Keywords
2019-nCoV; cards; cards publication; Dyslipidemias, COVID-19, Pandemics, Coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A, ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, Healthcare Disparities, Inpatients, Patient Discharge, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Personal Protective Equipment, Coronary Angiography, Public Health, Length of Stay, Reaction Time, Hospitalization, Emergency Service, Hospital, Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, Emergency Medical Services
Abstract
Quick Takes
- According to multiple studies in the United States and Europe, hospitalization rates for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) have decreased and case fatality rates for patients hospitalized with AMI have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Healthcare professionals must work to ensure that patients with signs or symptoms of AMI seek immediate medical attention in order to mitigate worse outcomes during the pandemic and beyond.
Area of Special Interest
Cardiovascular (Heart)
Specialty/Research Institute
Cardiology
Specialty/Research Institute
Infectious Diseases
Specialty/Research Institute
Center for Cardiovascular Analytics, Research + Data Science (CARDS)
