Impact of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on pulmonary hypertension out-patient clinics in Germany: a multi-centre study

Yogeswaran, Athiththan; Gall, Henning; Tello, Khodr; Gruenig, Ekkehard; Xanthouli, Panagiota; Ewert, Ralf; Kamp, Jan C.; Olsson, Karen M.; Wissmueller, Max; Rosenkranz, Stephan; Klose, Hans; Harbaum, Lars; Lange, Tobias J.; Opitz, Christian F.; Waelde, Andrea; Milger, Katrin; Sommer, Natascha; Seeger, Werner; Ghofrani, Hossein Ardeschir and Richter, Manuel J. (2020): Impact of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on pulmonary hypertension out-patient clinics in Germany: a multi-centre study. In: Pulmonary Circulation, Vol. 10, No. 3: pp. 1-3

Abstract

Pulmonary hypertension is frequently underdiagnosed, and referral is delayed with subsequent impact on outcomes. During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, restrictions on daily life and changes in hospitals' daily routine care were introduced in Germany. This multi-centre study provides evidence for a negative influence of these restrictions on patient care in pulmonary hypertension expert referral centres.

• Item Type: Journal article
• Faculties: Medicine
• Subjects: 600 Technology > 610 Medicine and health
• ISSN: 2045-8932
• Language: English