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  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Epidemiology

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  • Argentina reported COVID-19 mortality below 2% and critical care bed occupancy at 63% by July 2020.
  • Effective coordination between the Argentine Ministry of Health and provincial authorities contributed to these public health achievements.
  • Analysis of cardiovascular care for patients over 65 during the pandemic (2020) compared to pre-pandemic (2019) identified previously unevaluated issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze cardiovascular care trends in patients over 65 years of age in Argentina during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To identify previously unevaluated issues in cardiovascular care for this demographic.
  • To propose future solutions based on scientific analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of cardiovascular care data for patients aged 65+ during two half-yearly periods: 2019 (pre-pandemic) and 2020 (pandemic).
  • Evaluation of procedural choices, specifically the ratio of stent procedures to coronary surgeries and off-pump to minimally invasive surgeries.

Main Results:

  • The ratio of patients receiving stents versus coronary surgery was 6:1.
  • The ratio of patients undergoing off-pump surgery compared to minimally invasive surgery was 69:1.
  • The study identified previously unevaluated issues in cardiovascular care for patients over 65.

Conclusions:

  • Argentina's cardiovascular care services, including cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology, are well-equipped with qualified professionals and national infrastructure.
  • The country is positioned to address future healthcare challenges in the post-pandemic era.
  • The findings necessitate a re-evaluation of cardiovascular care strategies for older adults based on scientific data.