Thrombolysis in STEMI in the era of COVID – Holding fort in cardiologist deficit locales

Karanth, Jnanaprakash B; Ramamoorthy, Ananthakrishnan; Maribashetti, Kiran; Ramanan, Ezhil Arasan; Ravi, Sailatha

doi:10.1016/j.ihj.2023.05.002

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“…Primarily, risk factors for STEMI include dyslipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, and a family history of coronary artery disease [ 8 ]. Globally, over three million people every year present with STEMI, while in the United States, it affects approximately 750,000 people each year posing a significant health burden [ 9 , 10 ]. The possible pathophysiology of varied expressions of STEMI during the COVID-19 pandemic can be explained by the following mechanisms.…”

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Multifaceted Impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic on ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI): A Literature Review of Incidence, Treatment Modalities, and Outcomes

Choi,

Maity,

Qureshi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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The global repercussions of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) include substantial worldwide mortality and have brought to light existing gaps in healthcare systems. Particularly, diseases requiring time-sensitive treatment, such as ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), have faced significant challenges due to the impact and revelations of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare infrastructure. This review addresses the impact of the pandemic on STEMI, exploring incidence, treatment modalities, and clinical outcomes. Through a critical examination of existing literature, the intricate relationship between the pandemic and cardiovascular health, specifically STEMI, is elucidated. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the management of STEMI, with changes in hospitalization rates, treatment strategies, and the presentation of the disease posing significant challenges. The contradictory results of COVID-19 and post-vaccine myocardial infarction, as well as gender differences in reported cases, highlight the need for further research to clarify these relationships.

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confidence: 99%