Reduction in Hospital Admissions Associated with Coronary Events during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Brazilian Private Health System: Data from the UNIMED-BH System
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54: e01742021, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
We aimed to evaluate the impact of the new coronavirus disease 2019 on coronary hospitalizations in the Brazilian private health system.METHODS:
Data on coronary admissions in 2020 and a 2-year historical series were collected from the UNIMED-BH insurance system.RESULTS:
Admission rates in 2020 reduced by 26% (95%CI, 22-30) in comparison with 2018/2019, markedly from March to May (37%) compared to the peak of the pandemic (June-September, 19%). Mortality was higher in 2020 (5.4%, 95%CI 4.5-6.4) than in 2018/2019 (3.6%, 95%CI 3.2-4.1).CONCLUSIONS:
There was a significant decrease in coronary admissions, with higher mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Main subject:
Pandemics
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
UNIMED-BH Cooperativa Medica/BR
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UNIMED-BH Cooperativa Médica/BR
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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais/BR
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Universidade José do Rosário Vellano/BR
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