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  • The study aimed to analyze how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) procedures and patient outcomes for those with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) compared to the period before the pandemic.
  • It involved a retrospective analysis of data from 16,674 patients across various regions, showing a significant decrease in PPCI procedures during the pandemic (16% reduction) along with increases in treatment delays and mortality rates.
  • Findings highlight that older adults were particularly affected, and the increased time to treatment likely contributed to both in-hospital and 30-day mortality rates rising during the pandemic.
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