Abstract

Background and Aims : The highly infectious character of COVID-19 demands healthcare personnel to be alert and implement special infection control measures to limit its virulence. AMI patients’ prognosis depends on early diagnosis and prompt treatment. For such reasons, early transportation to the center with skilled and qualified cardiologists is critical in post AMI prognosis. However, patients who fear acquiring COVID-19 visit the hospital at a delayed time. Therefore, we presumed the COVID-19 outbreak might cause a delay in the process of STEMI patients receiving PCI in the ED.

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