Outcomes of Vascular and Endovascular Interventions Performed During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of the COVER Study is to identify global outcomes and decision making for vascular procedures during the pandemic.

Background data

During its initial peak, there were many reports of delays to vital surgery and the release of several guidelines advising later thresholds for vascular surgical intervention for key conditions.

Methods

An international multi-center observational study of outcomes after open and endovascular interventions.

Results

In an analysis of 1103 vascular intervention (57 centers in 19 countries), 71.6% were elective or scheduled procedures. Mean age was 67 ± 14 years (75.6% male). Suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection was documented in 4.0%. Overall, in-hospital mortality was 11.0% [aortic interventions mortality 15.2%

SUBMITTER: Benson RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7959857 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature