Worrying decrease in hospital admissions for myocardial infarction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CONCLUSION: This study strongly suggests a decrease in the number of admissions for myocardial infarction during lockdown. Although we do not have a long follow-up to determine whether this trend will endure, this is an important warning for the medical community and health authorities.
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Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases - June 24, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lantelme P, Couray Targe S, Metral P, Bochaton T, Ranc S, Le Bourhis Zaimi M, Le Coanet A, Courand PY, Harbaoui B Tags: Arch Cardiovasc Dis Source Type: research