Background The COVID-19 pandemic has affected patients with ST-segment elevation
myocardial infarction (STEMI) requiring primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) …

SARS-CoV-2 infection determines a disease that predominantly affects lungs. However the
cytokines storms, determined by the huge immune response to the infection, could affect …

Background COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it, and the United States
continues to accumulate the largest number of COVID-related deaths worldwide. There …

Abstract Aims Mechanical complications (MCs) are rare but potentially fatal sequelae of
acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Surgery, though challenging, is considered the treatment …

Objective The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact
on global healthcare systems. Some studies have reported the negative impact of COVID-19 …

Summary Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has negatively affected
access to healthcare systems and treatment timelines. This study was designed to explore …

Background Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the first state of
emergency had been declared from April 7 to May 25, 2020, in Japan. This pandemic might …

This study aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital cardiac care, as
assessed by performance indicators. Scoping review methodology: performance indicators …

Aims As a consequence of untimely or missed revascularization of ST-elevation myocardial
infarction (STEMI) patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients died at home or …

SARS-CoV-2 virus can not only damage the respiratory system but may also pose a threat to
other organs, such as the heart or vessels. This review focuses on cardiovascular …