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.

Putting it all on the line: Caring for COVID-19 patients leads to depression, distress for healthcare workers

Healthcare workers diagnosing, treating and caring for COVID-19 patients are experiencing a significant psychological burden and may develop poor mental health outcomes.

March 26, 2020

More cardiology conferences canceled over COVID-19 concerns

Healthcare conferences all over the world have been delayed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and two more significant cancellations have been announced that impact cardiology professionals.

March 26, 2020

Cardiac injury in COVID-19 patients associated with higher in-hospital mortality

Cardiac injury is common among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to new research out of Wuhan, China. The study, published in JAMA Cardiology, also found that cardiac injuries were associated with an increased risk of in-hospital mortality.

March 25, 2020
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AHA commits $2.5M to COVID-19 research

The American Heart Association (AHA) has set aside $2.5 million to fund cardiovascular and cerebrovascular research into the new coronavirus.

March 25, 2020

Cardiologist leading fight against COVID-19 dies

A cardiologist in the Philippines, described by his peers as “one of the great pillars of cardiology,” has died after working around the clock to treat COVID-19 patients.

March 25, 2020

Cardiologist nets huge profits selling COVID-19 tests, officials warn against using them

A cardiologist in London has attracted significant media attention after reportedly selling at-home testing kits for the new coronavirus for more than $400—and racking up considerable profits.

March 24, 2020

Exercising while social distancing: recommendations in the face of COVID-19

Efforts to limit the spread of the new coronavirus have made all of us extra cautious about germs and familiar with the concept of social distancing—but that doesn’t mean all exercise has to be put on hold.

March 24, 2020

Emergency cardiovascular care and COVID-19: What healthcare providers need to know

The American Heart Association (AHA) has shared new recommendations for providing emergency cardiovascular care, including CPR, to patients with known or suspected COVID-19.

March 23, 2020

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

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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