Heart : official journal of the British Cardiac Society
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Monitoring indirect impact of COVID-19 pandemic on services for cardiovascular diseases in the UK.
To monitor hospital activity for presentation, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases during the COVID-19) pandemic to inform on indirect effects. ⋯ Substantial reductions in total and cardiovascular activities are likely to contribute to a major burden of indirect effects of the pandemic, suggesting they should be monitored and mitigated urgently.