Deferral of non-emergency cardiac interventions is associated with increased emergency hospitalizations up to 24 months post-procedure.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients, whose non-emergency cardiac procedure was postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic, have shown signs of disease progression in the short term. Data on the long-term effects are currently lacking.

Aim

To assess outcomes through 3 years following deferral.

Methods

This retrospective, single-center analysis includes consecutive patients whose non-emergency cardiovascular intervention was postponed during the first COVID-19-related lockdown (March 19 to April 30, 2020). Outcomes over 36 months post-procedure were analyzed and compared to a seasonal control group undergoing non-emergency intervention in 2019 as scheduled (n = 214). The primary endpoint was a composite of emergency cardiovascular hospitalization and death. Additionally, NT-proBNP levels w

SUBMITTER: Andreß S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11219456 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature