Vol 27, No 5 (2020)
Research Letter
Published online: 2020-07-06

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Impact of a nationwide COVID-19 lockdown on acute coronary syndrome referrals

Erik W. Holy1, Philipp Jakob1, Robert Manka1, Barbara E. Stähli1, Patrick T. Siegrist1, Frank Ruschitzka1, Christian Templin1
Pubmed: 32643140
Cardiol J 2020;27(5):633-635.

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