Italy’s Post-COVID-19 Stroke Network: Has It Returned to Pre-Pandemic Standards?
Erika Kacerik,
Francesca Bottega,
Aida Andreassi
et al.
Abstract:The COVID-19 pandemic strongly transformed the healthcare system in the Lombardy region (Italy), forcing a rapid reorganization of hospital structures. The emergency medical service (EMS) system and emergency departments (EDs) were among the most affected departments. Several studies have shown a change in the epidemiology of time-dependent pathologies, such as stroke, during the pandemic’s peak. However, there is little scientific evidence regarding the interpandemic phase. The regional register for ED access… Show more
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