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COVID-19 passes heart disease as No. 1 cause of death | PCI for STEMI | How fracking affects heart failure patients
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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COVID-19 passes heart disease as No. 1 cause of death in US

An estimated 15% of the country has now had COVID-19. 

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COVID-19 passes heart disease as No. 1 cause of death in US

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An estimated 15% of the country has now had COVID-19. 
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Fewer severe heart attack patients underwent PCI during the early months of the pandemic

The study, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, tracked data from 51 different hospitals in the state of New York. 

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Fewer severe heart attack patients underwent PCI during the early months of the pandemic

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The study, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, tracked data from 51 different hospitals in the state of New York. 
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How fracking affects the health of heart failure patients

Fracking was linked to an especially high risk of hospitalization for HFpEF and HFrEF patients.

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How fracking affects the health of heart failure patients

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Fracking was linked to an especially high risk of hospitalization for HFpEF and HFrEF patients.
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Featured Articles

The best diet after a heart attack

The authors explored data from more than 800 patients with coronary heart disease, sharing their findings in Plos Medicine.

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The best diet after a heart attack

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The authors explored data from more than 800 patients with coronary heart disease, sharing their findings in Plos Medicine.
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COVID-19 led to a surge in overdose-related cardiac arrests

The authors emphasized the importance of investing in "substance use treatment, harm reduction, and structural drivers of overdose" as the pandemic continues. 

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The AHA Mission: Lifeline Program was designed to reduce STEMI patient transfer times, but response times still often lag, and new protocols may be needed to expedite STAT transfers.
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COVID-19 led to a surge in overdose-related cardiac arrests

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The AHA Mission: Lifeline Program was designed to reduce STEMI patient transfer times, but response times still often lag, and new protocols may be needed to expedite STAT transfers.
The authors emphasized the importance of investing in "substance use treatment, harm reduction, and structural drivers of overdose" as the pandemic continues. 
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Hydroxychloroquine unable to limit spread, or severity, of COVID-19 after exposure

There are no benefits to treating patients with hydroxychloroquine after they have already been exposed to COVID-19, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Hydroxychloroquine unable to limit spread, or severity, of COVID-19 after exposure

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There are no benefits to treating patients with hydroxychloroquine after they have already been exposed to COVID-19, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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The upside of an ugly situation: COVID-19 may have led to fewer heart attacks

COVID-related recommendations to stay inside may have helped some patients avoid serious heart complications.

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COVID-related recommendations to stay inside may have helped some patients avoid serious heart complications.
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In Other News

American College of Radiology praises president-elect’s pick to lead HHS, while others express skepticism

Joe Biden’s transition team recently revealed former U.S. congressman and current California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as its choice to lead the agency.

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American College of Radiology praises president-elect’s pick to lead HHS, while others express skepticism

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Joe Biden’s transition team recently revealed former U.S. congressman and current California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as its choice to lead the agency.
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Students surging toward medical schools: ‘If there’s another pandemic, it’ll be up to us’

Somewhat suddenly, Boston University’s school of medicine has in hand 12,024 applications from students hoping to become MDs. It only has 110 seats. Across the country, Stanford has 11,000 applicants for 90 openings.

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Students surging toward medical schools: ‘If there’s another pandemic, it’ll be up to us’

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Somewhat suddenly, Boston University’s school of medicine has in hand 12,024 applications from students hoping to become MDs. It only has 110 seats. Across the country, Stanford has 11,000 applicants for 90 openings.
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