Changes in Patterns of Hospital Visits for Acute Myocardial Infarction or Ischemic Stroke During COVID-19 Surges
Matthew D. Solomon, Mai N. Nguyen‐Huynh, Thomas Leong, Janet Alexander, Jamal S. Rana, Jeffrey Klingman, Alan S. Go
Abstract
This study evaluates changes in rates of patients hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or suspected stroke during COVID-19 surges in the US as a measure of willingness to seek care during the pandemic.
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