Circulation Reports
Online ISSN : 2434-0790
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Cardiology Department Policy in Japan After Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) ― Descriptive Summary of 2nd Nationwide Survey by the Japanese Circulation Society ―
Atsushi MizunoChisa MatsumotoTakuya KishiMari IshidaShoji SanadaMemori FukudaIssei KomuroKenichi HirataKoichi Node
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2021 Volume 3 Issue 2 Pages 100-104

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Background:Cardiovascular department restriction policies on procedures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have not been fully evaluated.

Methods and Results:We performed a retrospective analysis of a nationwide survey performed by the Japanese Circulation Society in August 2020. The total response rate was 48.9% (651/1,331). The rate of restriction of cardiovascular procedures peaked in April. Exacerbations of heart failure due to hospital restrictions were noted in 43.8% of departments.

Conclusions:Many departments restricted their cardiological procedures, and this rate changed according to the pandemic situation. The exacerbation of cardiovascular disease resulting from pandemic restrictions should not be ignored.

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