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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Even patients who were never hospitalized for COVID-19 face a heightened risk of cardiovascular issues. #longcovid

Long-term risk of heart attack, coronary artery disease or stroke much higher among COVID-19 patients

Even patients who were never hospitalized for COVID-19 face a heightened risk of cardiovascular issues.

February 8, 2022
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New scoring system predicts stroke risk after COVID-19

The study's authors said some of their findings surprised them. 

February 4, 2022
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.

Risk of COVID-related stroke highest soon after diagnosis

“These findings can inform diagnosis, treatment and care of stroke among patients with COVID-19,” one researcher said. 

February 3, 2022
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41% of Americans have experienced heart-related issues during the pandemic

Shortness of breath, dizziness, increased blood pressure and chest pain were among the most commonly reported issues.

February 2, 2022
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Plant-based diets boost cardiovascular health, lower risk of severe COVID-19

Two members of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine described plant-based diets as "a booster that is needed at this unprecedented time." 

January 31, 2022

RV dysfunction seen in 22% of critically ill COVID-19 patients

RV dysfunction was not associated with an elevated risk of in-hospital mortality. 

January 28, 2022
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4 key takeaways from an updated look at vaccine-related myocarditis in the US

How common is vaccine-related myocarditis? How does it compare to a typical case of myocarditis? Researchers aimed to answer those questions and more. 

January 26, 2022
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One of country’s leading hospitals will not perform heart transplant on unvaccinated patient

The 31-year-old patient's family says it is considering moving him to another facility. 

January 26, 2022
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