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

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.

Women were also seen less regularly by a cardiovascular specialist.

Specialists also believe that private insurers will follow Medicare's example and reduce their own reimbursement rates.

Cheryl Pegus, MD, is a veteran cardiologist with prior experience at such companies as Aetna, Pfizer and Cambia Health Solutions.

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

Drinking too much alcohol in a given week can put AFib patients at an increased risk of stroke, embolism and other significant health issues.

Obstructive sleep apnea is known to be a "modifiable risk factor" for recurrent AFib, the authors explained. 

A large coalition, including several cardiology groups, is asking Congress to pass legislation that would help protect healthcare providers from the final rule's "arbitrary" Medicare cuts. 

A 12-lead electrocardiogram revealed clear signs of myocardial injury related to COVID-19 and symptoms of heart failure.