Key Points:
- Survey of 81 centers in STEMI Network in 17 regions of Spain
- Baseline Before Outbreak data: February 24-March 1, 2020
- During the Outbreak data: March 16-23, 2020
- From an 88% response rate STEMI PCI volume was down 40% with a slight increase in Thrombolytics though Primary PCI is the dominant treatment for STEMI
- They report up to 5% of Interventional Cardiologists had COVID – 19
- The authors conclude that “Scientific Societies and Health Authorities” need to promote STEMI that patients should receive appropriate and timely reperfusion treatment
Note: Only Abstract in English