Comparison of the treatment status of patients with acute heart failure before and during the COVID-19 pandemic - Observational cohort study using Japanese administrative data

CONCLUSIONS: The implementation rate of NPPV decreased significantly in eligible patients, with a decreasing trend observed in patient populations in COVID-19 receiving facilities and emergency declaration response areas. Tracheal intubation increased in all populations.PMID:38311113 | DOI:10.1016/j.jjcc.2024.01.004

Source: Journal of Cardiology - February 4, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tatsuhiro Shibata Shingo Matsumoto Tomoki Muramoto Miyuki Matsukawa Source Type: research