Impact of Covid-19 infection in high-risk coronary patients

Coronary artery disease (CAD) has been recognized as a major determinant of Covid-19 vulnerability and severity. We sought to compare demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, outcomes for in large cohort chronic CAD patients living Strasbourg's cluster region (Fig. 1). Follow-up was conducted by telephone interviews performed cardiologists one month after the start French lockdown. The primary outcome composite death or hospitalization related infection. Secondary endpoints included death, hospitalization, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, allcause mortality, cardiovascular (CV) mortality healthcare compliance. Out 891 included, twenty (2.2%) had RT-PCR confirmed Confirmed suspect cases were evidenced 48 (5.4%). showed lower left ventricular ejection fraction, more frequently obese, less likely smoke follow lipid lowering therapy. 90%. Mortality rate 30% among patients. Drugs’ discontinuation low (1.1%) during confinement. Reticence consult professional occurred 6.4%. Postponement cancellation non-essential medical visits 15,7% (Table from COVID-19 high risk infection worse in-hospital outcomes.