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2021. The year in review. Structural heart interventions
Konstantinos Marmagkiolis1, Cezar A Iliescu2, Cindy L Grines3
1Cardiology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States of America; Cardiology, Univeristy of South Florida, Tampa, FL, United States of America.
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted cardiology, shifting conferences online and delaying structural heart interventions and clinical trials. This review offers an overview for cardiologists interested in structural heart interventions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly altered medical practices starting in 2020.
- Virtual platforms largely replaced in-person cardiology conferences.
- Significant disruptions occurred in elective structural heart interventions and clinical research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of structural heart interventions.
- To address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the field.
- To inform general and interventional cardiologists.
Main Methods:
- Review of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiology practice.
- Analysis of changes in structural heart interventions.
- Examination of setbacks in clinical research and trials.
Main Results:
- Decline in elective structural heart interventions observed.
- Major setbacks reported in academic and industry-sponsored clinical trials.
- Shift towards virtual conferences became the norm.
Conclusions:
- The pandemic necessitated adaptation in cardiology practice and research.
- Structural heart intervention landscape has been reshaped.
- Continuous review and adaptation are crucial for the field's progression.
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