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  • The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted global healthcare systems, particularly cardiac surgery.
  • Spain experienced high COVID-19 incidence and mortality, affecting its healthcare resources.
  • The pandemic's effect on cardiac surgical activity in Spain was substantial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the epidemiological impact of COVID-19 on cardiac surgery in Spain.
  • To analyze the effects on surgical caseloads, resource allocation, and patient care.
  • To describe extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) activity and healthcare worker infections.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of epidemiology and resource impact related to COVID-19.
  • Analysis of changes in cardiac surgical caseloads and implemented recommendations.
  • Description of ECMO utilization and nosocomial transmission data.

Main Results:

  • Cardiac surgical caseloads decreased by 5-6 times the regular volume.
  • A total of 160 ECMO implants were performed by July 17.
  • At least one staff surgeon in a 13-center survey contracted SARS-CoV-19.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiac surgical activity across Spain experienced a significant negative impact due to the pandemic.
  • The pandemic necessitated adaptations in surgical practices and resource management.
  • Nosocomial transmission posed a risk to healthcare workers in cardiac surgery settings.