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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A closer look at the pandemic's impact on heart attack patients

Patients presenting with an acute myocardial infarction during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic faced delays in care and a higher risk of developing heart failure.

Remdesivir-related low heart rate reported in elderly COVID-19 patient

The patient, a 78-year-old female, began showing signs of a negative reaction within 20 hours. 

FDA announces a new myocarditis warning for COVID-19 vaccines as specialists urge Americans to get vaccinated

In a new statement, the CDC, American Heart Association and several other healthcare organizations highlighted the continued importance of vaccination. 

An encouraging update: Young adults with vaccine-related heart damage see all symptoms resolve

“Given the potential morbidity of COVID-19 infection even in younger adults, the risk-benefit decision for vaccination remains highly favorable," researchers wrote.

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A healthy heart can lower the risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms, new research confirms

“Clinicians and policymakers should consider that strategies which improve cardiovascular health may also improve outcomes for people following COVID-19," one researcher said. 

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Athletes fully recover from COVID-19 with no long-term heart damage

“Our results show that none of the athletes who underwent cardiac MRI had abnormal findings," one researcher explained. 

How later COVID-19 surges impacted heart attack and stroke numbers

This new analysis helps paint a better picture of how COVID-19 has affected patient care in the United States.

Cardiac arrest numbers highlight the pandemic’s long-term impact on patient care

Researchers will be tracking COVID-19's impact on healthcare for many years to come.

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