In this study, we scientifically examined the consultations of the patients being hospitalized from the other departments tothe cardiology department during Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemia.Consultations to the cardiology department between 01 April-31 May 2020 and 01 April-31 May 2019 were discussed.Demographic characteristics and reasons of consultations were compared. A different approach was f ollowed in COVID19 patients diagnosed with compared to patients in other clinics.The rate of consulted patients in 2019 year was 14.4% (866/5989). Its rate in 2020 year was found as 18.5% (462/2486) (p:
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