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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New data on the link between COVID-19 vaccines and myopericarditis

The risk of myopericarditis after vaccination appears to be different for male and female patients. 

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Long-haul COVID-19 associated with chronic fatigue syndrome, breathing irregularities

Researchers examined a small group of long-haul COVID-19 patients, sharing their findings in JACC: Heart Failure. 

Taiwan reviews myocarditis data, approves second doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children

Taiwan had temporarily suspended second doses for this age group to review cases of myocarditis and pericarditis.

Questions mount as the new Omicron variant continues to spread

It is believed that two cardiologists in Israel—who were both fully vaccinated—are among the infected.

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COVID-19 vaccine does not increase risk of heart attack or stroke in older adults, new study confirms

Researchers examined data from nearly 3.9 million older adults who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

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In-hospital mortality more common among COVID-19 patients with heart failure

The authors also noted that cardiac complications such as myocarditis, MI and new-onset heart failure were rare during hospitalization for COVID-19.

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Some hospitalized COVID-19 patients may need anticoagulation therapy at discharge

Researchers focused on rates of venous thromboembolism among COVID-19 patients at their own health system, sharing their work in JAMA Network Open.

What we know about COVID-19 and cardiogenic shock

The full analysis was published in Circulation: Heart Failure. 

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