Why the study?
The study evaluated changes in PCI practice in England, including procedural numbers, clinical presentation, patient characteristics, and outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How did the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown affect the volume and characteristics of patients undergoing PCI in England?
How did the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown affect the volume and characteristics of patients undergoing PCI in England?
The COVID-19 lockdown in England led to a significant 49% reduction in PCI procedures, particularly for stable angina and NSTEMI, with patients presenting post-lockdown having a lower risk phenotype.
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