COVID-19

Outside of the loss of human life due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the past two years have greatly affected hospitals, health systems and the way providers deliver care. Healthcare executives are grappling with federal monetary assistance, growing burnout rates, workforce shortages and federal oversight of vaccines and testing. This channel is also designed to update clinicians on new research and guidelines regarding COVID patient treatment strategies and risk assessments.

COVID-19 vaccines helped heart failure patients stay out of the hospital and live longer
Vaccination was linked to key benefits in terms of all-cause mortality, heart failure hospitalizations, stroke, heart attack, myocarditis, venous thromboembolism and testing positive for COVID-19.
‘Highly effective’: COVID-19 vaccines reduced risk of heart failure, other cardiovascular complications after infection
Researchers explored data from more than 20 million adults for the new study, tracking both short- and long-term outcomes.
Inaccurate pulse oximeter readings impact Black heart failure patients and FDA plans to address this
Black patients are already less likely to receive LVADs or transplants compared to whites, and these inaccurate readings can further widen the disparities.
CVD deaths have increased dramatically, undoing years of progress
The COVID-19 pandemic undid years and years of progress in terms of preventing CVD-related deaths. What can be done to help reverse this trend once and for all?
Cardiologist reprimanded for performing surgery after testing positive for COVID-19
He has agreed to pay an administrative fee of $1,100 within the next three months.

Cardiologist interviewed by Joe Rogan claims U.S. withheld early COVID-19 treatments to promote fear, push support for vaccines

Peter A. McCullough, MD, has been no stranger to controversy during the ongoing pandemic.

December 17, 2021

The AHA is granting more money toward research on the cardIovascular effects of COVID-19. #COVIS #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #longCOVID

American Heart Association investing $10 million to study the long-term consequences of COVID-19

Researchers have until Feb. 1 to apply for one of the group's new COVID-19 research grants.

December 16, 2021

Cardiovascular surgeon wants to sue hospital after he was fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

The hospital's former chief of cardiovascular surgery is now raising money online so that he can pursue legal action.

December 16, 2021

U.S. Senate has confirmed cardiologist Robert Califf as next FDA commissioner.

Senators to question cardiologist Robert Califf, Biden’s nominee to lead FDA, on industry ties and COVID-19 response

Could Califf's connections to the pharmaceutical industry keep him from being approved as the next FDA commissioner?

December 13, 2021

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have collaborated on a new update to the much-discussed 2021 chest pain guidelines. The American College of Emergency Physicians and Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions also contributed to the document.

Breathlessness among patients with long COVID may be a sign of heart damage

Researchers presented their findings at EuroEcho 2021.

December 10, 2021

Cardiologist back at work after testing positive for Omicron COVID-19 variant

The cardiologist says he stayed away from his wife and children for 10 days to limit any risk of spreading the virus.

December 9, 2021

Autopsies suggest we still have a lot to learn about COVID-19's impact on the heart

Researchers focused on patients who died during the early stages of the pandemic.

December 8, 2021

As Omicron variant spreads, American Heart Association highlights continued support of COVID-19 vaccination

The organization also urged all eligible adults to seek out a booster shot.

December 6, 2021

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New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

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COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccines helped heart failure patients stay out of the hospital and live longer

‘Highly effective’: COVID-19 vaccines reduced risk of heart failure, other cardiovascular complications after infection

Inaccurate pulse oximeter readings impact Black heart failure patients and FDA plans to address this

CVD deaths have increased dramatically, undoing years of progress

Cardiologist reprimanded for performing surgery after testing positive for COVID-19

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