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Statin use & COVID-19 | CMS expands coverage for artificial hearts, LVADs | Atrial fibrillation outcomes
Thursday, August 13, 2020
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Statin use lowers the risk of severe illness from COVID-19 by 30%

Some researchers have shared concerns about how statin use may impact COVID-19 patients, but a new meta-analysis suggests there is a significant benefit. 

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Statin use lowers the risk of severe illness from COVID-19 by 30%

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Some researchers have shared concerns about how statin use may impact COVID-19 patients, but a new meta-analysis suggests there is a significant benefit. 
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Policy update: CMS proposes expanded coverage for artificial hearts, LVADs

The proposed changes, announced August 12, are focused on easing a variety of requirements.

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Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.
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Policy update: CMS proposes expanded coverage for artificial hearts, LVADs

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Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.
The proposed changes, announced August 12, are focused on easing a variety of requirements.
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Atrial fibrillation outcomes have improved, but more work is still necessary to ‘stem the epidemic’

Researchers explored 43 years of data from the Framingham Heart Study.

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Atrial fibrillation outcomes have improved, but more work is still necessary to ‘stem the epidemic’

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Researchers explored 43 years of data from the Framingham Heart Study.
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Big Ten, Pac-12 cancel 2020 season due to concerns over COVID-19, myocarditis

At this rate, will there be a 2020 college football season at all?

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Big Ten, Pac-12 cancel 2020 season due to concerns over COVID-19, myocarditis

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At this rate, will there be a 2020 college football season at all?
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Lessons learned: Cardiovascular specialists share 4 key takeaways from the pandemic

COVID-19 disrupted nearly every aspect of the U.S. healthcare system, but it also helped providers examine patient care from a new perspective and ask some big questions.

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Lessons learned: Cardiovascular specialists share 4 key takeaways from the pandemic

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COVID-19 disrupted nearly every aspect of the U.S. healthcare system, but it also helped providers examine patient care from a new perspective and ask some big questions.
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5 key takeaways from a new study on cannabis and cardiovascular health

Medicinal marijuana has gained considerable acceptance in recent years, and some states have even legalized the recreational use of the drug. But what are its impacts on a person’s cardiovascular health?

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5 key takeaways from a new study on cannabis and cardiovascular health

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Medicinal marijuana has gained considerable acceptance in recent years, and some states have even legalized the recreational use of the drug. But what are its impacts on a person’s cardiovascular health?
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In Other News

5 easy actions to boost pediatric vaccination participation

One of the nastiest aspects of the COVID crisis is its possible setting of the stage for one or more pandemics to follow. The risk of such a scenario is heightened by the rate at which moms and dads are avoiding the pediatrician for routine vaccinations.

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5 easy actions to boost pediatric vaccination participation

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One of the nastiest aspects of the COVID crisis is its possible setting of the stage for one or more pandemics to follow. The risk of such a scenario is heightened by the rate at which moms and dads are avoiding the pediatrician for routine vaccinations.
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HHS offers $2.5M in CARES Act funding to boost health information exchange during crises

Health and Human Services will award up to five grants as part of the program, with a Sept. 1 application deadline. 

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HHS offers $2.5M in CARES Act funding to boost health information exchange during crises

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Health and Human Services will award up to five grants as part of the program, with a Sept. 1 application deadline. 
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