The Covid-19 Pandemic and the Incidence of Acute Myocardial Infarction

Solomon, Matthew D.; McNulty, Edward; Rana, Jamal S.; Leong, Thomas K.; Lee, Catherine; Sung, Sue-Hee; Ambrosy, Andrew P.; Sidney, Stephen; Go, Alan S.

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“…Previous studies have also reported significant reductions in hospital admissions for MI and stroke during the COVID‐19 pandemic 2‐7 . For example, a study of nine high‐volume US cardiac catheterization laboratories found a 38% decrease in activations for heart attacks during March 2020 compared with the 14 months before the pandemic 2 .…”

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“…For example, a study of nine high‐volume US cardiac catheterization laboratories found a 38% decrease in activations for heart attacks during March 2020 compared with the 14 months before the pandemic 2 . Further, large hospital systems in California, Massachusetts, and New York City have reported 43%‐50% reductions in admissions for MI and other acute cardiovascular conditions during the pandemic, 3‐5 and neuroimaging data from approximately 850 US hospitals indicate a 39% reduction in the number of patients who were evaluated for signs of stroke 7 . Decreases in ED visits for hyperglycemic crisis might be less striking because patient recognition of this crisis is typically augmented by home glucose monitoring and not reliant upon symptoms alone, as is the case for MI and stroke.…”

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“…These (COVID-19) recommendations are based on estimated potentially harmful effects by delaying a specific consultation type as also discussed in the letter of Tejera-Vaquerizo. 1 We categorized dermato-oncology care into urgent (no delay), semi-urgent (delay for max 8-12 weeks) and low priority (more than 12 weeks delay acceptable) ( Tables 1-3). In addition, measures for limiting viral transmission during consultation and surgery are described (Tables 4-6).…”

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“…Furthermore, a study reported that hospital admissions due to acute myocardial infarction declined by 48%. 3,4 The incidence of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest reportedly increased. 5 Furthermore, there were concerns that cancer was underdiagnosed.…”

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Collateral effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on lung cancer diagnosis in Korea

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Kim

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic is predicted to significantly affect patients with lung cancer, owing to its rapid progression and high mortality. Studies on lung cancer diagnosis and treatment during an epidemic are lacking. We analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on lung cancer diagnosis in Korea, where lung cancer incidence continues to rise.Methods The number of newly diagnosed lung cancer cases in three university-affiliated hospitals during the pandemic and their clinical features were compared with lung cancer cases diagnosed during the same period in the past three years. The effectiveness of measures taken by the study hospitals to prevent nosocomial transmission was reviewed.Results Between February and June during 2017–2020. 612 patients with lung cancer were diagnosed. During the pandemic, the number of patients who sought consultation at the division of pulmonology of study hospitals dropped by 16% from the previous year. Responding to the pandemic, the involved hospitals created physically isolated triage areas for patients with acute respiratory infection symptoms. Wide-range screening and preventive measures were implemented, thus minimizing delay in lung cancer diagnosis. No patients acquired COVID-19 due to hospital exposure. The proportion of patients with stage III–IV non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) significantly increased (2020: 74.7% vs. 2017: 57.9%, 2018: 66.7%, 2019: 62.7%, p=0.011). The number of lung cancers diagnosed during this period and the previous year remained the same.Conclusion The proportion of patients with advanced NSCLC increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Covid-19 Pandemic and the Incidence of Acute Myocardial Infarction

Cited by 612 publications

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Potential indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on use of emergency departments for acute life-threatening conditions — United States, January–May 2020

Potential indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on use of emergency departments for acute life-threatening conditions — United States, January–May 2020

Recommendations for skin cancer consultation and surgery during COVID‐19 pandemic

Collateral effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on lung cancer diagnosis in Korea

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