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Hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) did not decline during the COVID-19 pandemic in a unique Greek island population. This study found no change in ACS incidence or patient outcomes during the lockdown period.

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  • Cardiology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Global reports indicate a decrease in hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Chios, a Greek island, experienced minimal COVID-19 cases during the lockdown, presenting a unique setting to study ACS trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare ACS hospital admissions in Chios General Hospital between the COVID-19 lockdown period and the same period in the prior year.
  • To evaluate if the pandemic influenced ACS incidence, type, or patient outcomes in an isolated population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of hospital records from Chios General Hospital.
  • Comparison of ACS incidence, type, and complications between 26/02/2020–04/05/2020 and 26/02/2019–04/05/2019.
  • Inclusion of data on symptom onset to medical contact, hemodynamic status, and left ventricular function.

Main Results:

  • ACS hospital admissions per 10,000 inhabitants were 1.72 in 2020 versus 1.03 in 2019 (p = 0.317), showing no statistically significant difference.
  • No significant differences were observed in ACS type, time to medical contact, hemodynamic status, left ventricular function, or complications between the two periods.

Conclusions:

  • The incidence of acute coronary syndrome did not decrease during the COVID-19 pandemic in this isolated Greek island population.
  • Patient prognosis for ACS remained stable, with no worsening of outcomes observed during the pandemic lockdown in this low-COVID-19-impacted community.