Global impact of the first coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic wave on vascular services.

Vascular and Endovascular Research Network (VERN) COVER study collaborative* · Br J Surg · 2020

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

This online structured survey has demonstrated the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vascular services. The majority of centres have documented marked reductions in operating and services provided to vascular patients. In the months during recovery from the resource restrictions imposed during the pandemic peaks, there will be a significant vascular disease burden awaiting surgeons. One of the most affected specialties.

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