Why the study?
The study evaluated healthcare professionals' views on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rate and timing of admission of patients with STEMI.
A global survey of healthcare professionals indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a substantial reduction and delay in STEMI presentations.
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Clinicians should anticipate fewer and delayed STEMI presentations in future crises; leaves open whether outcomes worsened or care pathways adapted.
Pessoa-Amorim et al. (2020) studied this question.
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