COMPARISON OF THE NUMBER OF CARDIOVASCULAR ADMISSIONS BEFORE AND AFTER COVID-19: EXPERIENCE FROM TURKEY

Khalil E., ÖZCAN S.

ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA, cilt.36, sa.4, ss.2433-2437, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2020
  • Doi Numarası: 10.19193/0393-6384_2020_4_378
  • Dergi Adı: ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.2433-2437
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: The frequency of cardiovascular problems in patients with COVID-19 could be interpreted to suggest an increase in the number of cardiovascular admissions in the COVID-19 era. However, almost all countries announced social restrictions and distancing measures which could unintentionally lead to a decline in admissions to the hospital for acute disorders other than those associated with pneumonia. This study aimed to compare cardiovascular admissions before and after COVID-19 at the emergency department of secondary and tertiary centers in Turkey.