Global impact of the first coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic wave on vascular services.
cross_sectional · Level IV
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 33405234.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/bjs.11961 and PMC identifier 7929316.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- COVID-19
- Health Services Accessibility
- Practice Patterns, Physicians'
- Vascular Surgical Procedures