Open AccessImpact of SARS‐CoV‐2 pandemic on pulmonary hypertension out‐patient clinics in Germany: a multi‐centre study
Author(s) -
Yogeswaran Athiththan,
Gall Henning,
Tello Khodr,
Grünig Ekkehard,
Xanthouli Panagiota,
Ewert Ralf,
Kamp Jan C.,
Olsson Karen M.,
Wißmüller Max,
Rosenkranz Stephan,
Klose Hans,
Harbaum Lars,
Lange Tobias J.,
Opitz Christian F.,
Waelde Andrea,
Milger Katrin,
Sommer Natascha,
Seeger Werner,
Ghofrani Hossein Ardeschir,
Richter Manuel J.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
pulmonary circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.791
H-Index - 40
ISSN - 2045-8940
DOI - 10.1177/2045894020941682
Subject(s) - medicine , pandemic , covid-19 , pulmonary hypertension , virology , intensive care medicine , emergency medicine , disease , outbreak , infectious disease (medical specialty)
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.