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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First COVID-19 death in US caused by a ruptured heart

The first known death from COVID-19 in the United States was caused by a ventricular rupture.  

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New research highlights the connection between venous thromboembolism and COVID-19

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients experience a high rate of thromboembolic complications, according to new findings published in Thrombosis Research.

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Treating COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine, with or without azithromycin, leads to more deaths

In addition to these latest findings, a NIH-backed panel is now specifically recommending against the combination of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for treating COVID-19 patients.

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CMS allowing some providers to restart in-person care unrelated to COVID-19

CMS has announced that healthcare providers in communities experiencing low numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases may be able to once again provide more in-person care unrelated to the virus.

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Heart attack care during a pandemic: Medical societies share COVID-19 recommendations

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed patient care in countless ways, but percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains the recommended standard of care for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients.

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Stop fast-tracking medical trainees so they can join fight against COVID-19, AHA urges

One side effect of this unprecedented time is that many fourth-year medical students are being asked to join the pandemic’s front lines before they have even graduated.

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Cardiologists urge heart attack, stroke patients not to delay medical attention over COVID-19 fears

Is the new coronavirus keeping patients from seeking medical attention?

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By the numbers: How cardiologists have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive changes for healthcare providers all over the world. A new survey explores that impact on cardiology in great detail. 

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