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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PAD patients more likely to die from COVID-19

The mortality rate for COVID-19 patients was nearly twice as high if they had a history of peripheral artery disease, researchers found. 

Young children receive COVID-19 vaccines at Walgreens instead of flu shots, now show signs of heart damage

The family says it is now seeking legal action over the error. 

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Poor oral health may make COVID-19 more harmful among cardiovascular patients

The group's findings will be presented in full at ACC Middle East 2021 in Egypt.

Alarming study on COVID-19 vaccine side effects withdrawn after authors recognize key mistake

The study initially gained a lot of attention online for its findings related to myocarditis—but the authors had made a major error with their calculations. 

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COVID-era telephone visits confer higher 90-day mortality risk for HF patients

According to a new analysis, the widespread use of remote heart failure care during the pandemic may lead to increased telemedicine use in the future. 

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Measuring COVID-19's impact on diagnostic tests for diabetes

The new study examines yet another way the pandemic impacted cardiovascular care. 

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Adults with COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes face a heightened risk of hospitalization

Researchers examined data from nearly 800 patients, looking for any links between age and COVID-related complications. 

Well-known cardiologist helps city employees fight back against vaccine mandate

Gainesville's vaccine mandate for city employees appears to be dead in the water. 

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