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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Women are still experiencing COVID-related heart issues months after being diagnosed—and they may need extra help

The new analysis showed why women struggling to fully recover from COVID-19 may benefit from a targeted rehab program. 

European Society of Cardiology shares new guidance on COVID-related cardiovascular disease

The two-part document was published in full in European Heart Journal. 

Cardiologist urges Malaysia to end COVID-19 vaccination program—but fact-checking website says he used misleading statements

The cardiologist's message has been spread throughout Malaysia and other parts of the world.

High-dose icosapent ethyl treatment makes minimal impact on non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients

The analysis, presented at AHA Scientific Sessions 2021, included approximately 2,000 symptomatic COVID-19 patients who were not necessarily sick enough to be hospitalized. 

Taiwan pauses second doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children due to myocarditis

A final decision is expected in approximately two weeks. 

Policy experts call for renewed focus on cardiovascular disease, public health as COVID-19 crisis shows signs of improvement

The world has spent nearly two years now focused on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic—and with good reason—but are other important healthcare issues now being ignored?

Mild COVID-19 infections not associated with long-term risk of heart damage

The new study, published in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, suggests that asymptomatic individuals do not need to be screened after recovering from a mild COVID-19 diagnosis.

CMS finalizes COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, requiring full vaccination by Jan. 4

The policy covers all healthcare providers that participate in Medicare or Medicaid. 

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