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.

Key trends in diagnostic heart testing: CT on the rise as some traditional techniques fall out of favor
The cardiac technologies clinicians use for CVD evaluations have changed significantly in recent years, according to a new analysis of CMS data. While some modalities are on the rise, others are being utilized much less than ever before.
COVID-19 linked to accelerated plaque growth, long-term risk of heart attack or stroke
These risks appear to be present regardless of a person's age or health at the time of infection.
Key details associated with the treatment of COVID-induced arrhythmias
Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD, lead author of a recent American Heart Association scientific statement on cardiac arrhythmias associated with COVID-19, reviewed the latest science associated with this important topic.
AHA issues a scientific statement on COVID-19 cardiac arrhythmias
The objective of the AHA scientific statement is to review the available evidence on for better management of cardiac arrhythmias from COVID causes that are still encountered on a regular basis.
History of COVID-19 doubles long-term risk of heart attack, stroke or death
A patient's blood type appears to play a major role in their odds of developing cardiovascular issues after COVID-19, researchers found.

Hospital allegedly lied about COVID-19 patient’s death

The hospital is accused of listing an acute myocardial infarction as the cause of the patient’s death and not mentioning COVID-19 at all.

American College of Cardiology launches new series of COVID-19-related virtual meetings

No registration is required for this series of free virtual meetings.

How one specialty hospital has kept COVID-19 at bay

The Montreal Heart Institute has been able to operate at a normal pace and keep COVID-19 at bay—and its specialists think other hospitals could learn a thing or two from their experience.

Hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine prescriptions skyrocketed in early stages of COVID-19 pandemic

The use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine as potential COVID-19 treatments has been one of the pandemic’s biggest stories, with some studies revealing promise and others offering reasons for concern.

FDA approves emergency use of Abiomed’s Impella RP heart pump for certain COVID-19 patients

The emergency use authorization covers patients who experience right-sided heart failure following left ventricular assist device implantation, myocardial infarction, heart transplant or open-heart surgery.

4 cardiac arrhythmias associated with COVID-19

The association between COVID-19 and cardiac arrhythmias is significant, especially when patients are hit hard by the disease and moved to the ICU.

‘Everyone is shocked’: Celebrated cardiologist dies from COVID-19 complications

Eugene “Gene” J. Sayfie, MD, a veteran cardiologist from Miami, died from COVID-19-related complications on May 23. He was 85 years old.

TCT 2020 to be held virtually due to COVID-19 concerns

TCT 2020, now known as TCT Connect, is scheduled to broadcast Oct. 14-18, 2020.

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COVID-19

Key trends in diagnostic heart testing: CT on the rise as some traditional techniques fall out of favor

COVID-19 linked to accelerated plaque growth, long-term risk of heart attack or stroke

Key details associated with the treatment of COVID-induced arrhythmias

AHA issues a scientific statement on COVID-19 cardiac arrhythmias

History of COVID-19 doubles long-term risk of heart attack, stroke or death

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