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An indirect effect of covid-19 on the heart: A case report

Özge Özden Tok1, Konstantinos Papadopoulos2, Yasin Çakıllı1

  • 1Cardiology Department, Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

JRSM Cardiovascular Disease
|April 2, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Fear of hospital admission during the COVID-19 pandemic led to delayed treatment for a patient’s myocardial infarction, resulting in heart failure. This highlights the critical need to seek timely medical care for life-threatening conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with direct cardiac complications.
  • Indirect effects, such as patient fear of hospital exposure, may significantly impact cardiovascular care.
  • Delayed medical attention for acute cardiac events can lead to adverse outcomes.

Observation:

  • A 69-year-old male patient experienced a myocardial infarction.
  • The patient delayed seeking treatment due to fear of contracting COVID-19 in a hospital setting.
  • This delay resulted in postponed revascularization procedures.

Findings:

  • The patient developed heart failure as a consequence of delayed myocardial infarction treatment.
  • This case illustrates the severe repercussions of underestimating cardiac symptoms during the pandemic.
  • Fear of hospital contact poses a significant indirect threat to cardiovascular health.

Implications:

  • Public awareness campaigns are crucial to encourage timely medical attention for critical conditions.
  • Healthcare systems must address patient anxieties to ensure continuity of care for non-COVID-19 emergencies.
  • The pandemic's indirect impact on cardiovascular disease management requires further investigation and strategic planning.

Keywords:
Acute myocardial infarctioncase reportcovid-19heart failure

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