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.

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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? 

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

Researchers presented their findings at EuroEcho 2021.

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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.

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.

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.

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Most young people with vaccine-related myocarditis recover quickly

Symptoms—including chest pain, fever and shortness of breath—tend to begin within two days. Most hospitalizations last two to three days.

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2 new studies confirm the ‘very low’ risk of myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination

“The results of these two studies are valuable for doctors, patients, and the public to reduce the fear of myocarditis as a reason for excluding young people from vaccination," one specialist said. 

Cardiologist shares story after testing positive for Omicron COVID-19 variant—says he caught it during cardiology conference

The cardiologist believes he was infected while in London. His symptoms remain mild. 

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