July 10, 2020

Incidence of Stress Cardiomyopathy During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact

• Jabri et al. found a significant increase in the incidence of stress cardiomyopathy during the COVID-19 period compared to pre–pandemic time periods (RR=4.58; 95%CI: 4.11-5.11). These findings were based on a retrospective study of 1,914 patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome across 5 time periods. Jabri et al. found a significant increase in the incidence of stress cardiomyopathy during the COVID-19 period compared to the combined prepandemic time periods (rate ratio = 4.58, 95% CI: 4.11-5.11). All patients in the cohort were COVID-19 negative, which could suggest that the increase in incidence may be linked to increases in psychological, social, and economic distress accompanying the pandemic.  

Jabri et al. (July 9, 2020). Incidence of Stress Cardiomyopathy During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic. JAMA Network Open. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.14780