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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Signs of COVID-19 still in blood sample 40 days after symptom resolution

“This case should be taken into consideration as blood donation policies are being crafted," the researchers wrote. 

July 21, 2020
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‘Masks work’: Rigid policy minimizes COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers

The researchers tracked infection rates at Boston’s Mass General Brigham health system, which announced a plan to require all 78,000 employees to wear a surgical mask in March.

July 15, 2020
Hypertension patients measured their blood pressure less frequently during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research published in Hypertension. In addition, when those patients did measure their blood pressure, the readings were less healthy than they had been before the pandemic.

Echocardiograms improve treatment for 1 in 3 COVID-19 patients

The team found that approximately one in seven heart scans revealed abnormalities expected to “have a major effect” on the patient’s survival and recovery.

July 14, 2020
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COVID-related strokes carry a greater risk of disability, death

When COVID-19 patients have an acute ischemic stroke (AIS), it can have an especially devastating effect.

July 10, 2020
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Slow heart rates reported in COVID-19 patients treated with lopinavir, ritonavir

Treating critically ill COVID-19 patients with a combination of lopinavir (LPV) and ritonavir (RTV) is associated with a significant risk of bradycardia, according to new research out of France.

July 9, 2020
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WEBINAR: Rebuilding Interventional Cardiology Programs during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Register now for an upcoming webinar focused on how interventional programs are retooling procedures with a focus on both safety business resiliency. 

July 9, 2020

COVID-19 leads to sharp rise in stress cardiomyopathy

Stress cardiomyopathy—often referred to as broken heart syndrome—was up significantly in March and April 2020.

July 9, 2020
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Exploring the connection between obesity & severe COVID-19 infections

Obesity is “causally related” to numerous conditions, and those associations all seem relevant as healthcare providers consider how patients could be affected by this ongoing pandemic.

July 7, 2020
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New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

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What does radiology have to do with climate change?

Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

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