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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Direct oral anticoagulants do not protect patients from COVID-19

The study, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, explored data from a massive patient registry in Sweden. 

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Another pro athlete, football player Tommy Sweeney, diagnosed with COVID-related myocarditis

A cardiologist detected Sweeney’s condition during a mandatory checkup.

‘We have never seen anything like this’: Risk of death 74% higher when COVID-19 patients develop blood clots

Blood clots are unusually common—and quite fatal—among patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

Revered cardiologist dies from COVID-19

A moment of silence has been planned to celebrate the late cardiologist's memory. 

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COVID-related social isolation associated with high blood pressure

During a government-regulated lockdown in Argentina, patients admitted to the emergency department were much more likely to have high blood pressure. 

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Obese COVID-19 patients face a greater risk of in-hospital death, mechanical ventilation

“These observations support rigorous adherence to COVID-19 prevention strategies in obese individuals of all ages,” the researchers wrote. 

Fauci discusses the ongoing pandemic, social distancing, when a COVID-19 vaccine may be available and much more

Anthony S. Fauci, MD, a central figure in the White House Coronavirus Task Force, spoke at length about COVID-19 during the AHA's Scientific Sessions 2020 virtual meeting. 

Aggressive anticoagulation strategies may be harmful for COVID-19 patients

Anticoagulation therapies are an important part of treating COVID-19 patients—but there appears to be no benefit to taking a more aggressive approach.

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