Key result
COVID-19 pandemic halts all elective procedures in ~75% of Japanese EP centers.
Why the study?
COVID-19 has significantly impacted heart rhythm disorders and the conduct of electrophysiological procedures, necessitating universal criteria for their management during the pandemic.
Cross-Sectional (n=218)
Yes
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Widespread postponement of elective EP procedures may have caused harm; leaves open evidence-based triage criteria for future crises.
COVID-19 is a global catastrophe with markedly reduced health and economy of human civilization. Heart rhythm disorder has also been impacted by this disease. This statement is the universal criteria for EP procedures in the new era, which we will face during COVID-19 pandemic. We described the methods of triage based on the severity of disease, the regional state of pandemic and supply of medical resources. This guidance will be the universal criteria for EP procedures in the new era, which we will face during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Satomi et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Electrophysiological practice during the COVID-19 pandemic (n=218). COVID-19 pandemic was evaluated on Impact of the pandemic on elective electrophysiology procedures and patient conditions. A nationwide survey revealed that 75% of electrophysiology centers in Japan postponed all elective procedures during the early COVID-19 pandemic, with 8.5% reporting worsened patient conditions due to these delays.
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