The study, published in JAMA Network Open, included data from more than 64,000 COVID-19 patients.

According to Abbott, similar programs have improved cath lab learning engagement by 45%.

Cardiologist Peter A. McCullough, MD, appeared on Fox News to discuss the medical community’s “therapeutic nihilism” when it comes to potential COVID-19 treatments such as hydroxychloroquine.

The risk of major bleeding or life-threatening bleeding events was higher when clopidogrel was included in the patient's treatment strategy. 

In fact, the authors noted, CCTA outperformed SPECT in some key areas. 

The findings come by way of the RESCUE Trial, which included more than 1,000 participants from 44 different sites.

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

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

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

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