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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New CPR guidelines prioritize PPE in wake of contagious COVID-19 variants

The new guidance represents the work of dozens of experts. 

January 24, 2022
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Echocardiography and lung ultrasound a helpful combination for assessing pneumonia caused by COVID-19

Using both cardiac and pulmonary ultrasound can help clinicians track disease progression. 

January 20, 2022

Cardiac dysfunction, arrhythmias common among recovered COVID-19 patients

Monitoring the heart rhythm of patients who have fully recovered from COVID-19 might provide significant value, researchers wrote. 

January 20, 2022
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Heparin shows promise as an effective COVID-19 treatment

The drug, commonly used to treat blood clots, could give physicians another tool in the battle against COVID-19—but much more research is still required. 

January 19, 2022

Children with COVID-related MIS-C fully recover within months

Researchers analyzed data from 60 children, describing the group's recovery as "excellent." 

January 19, 2022

Q&A: Cardiologist discusses COVID-19 and its impact on patient care

Eric Stecker, MD, chair of the American College of Cardiology's Science and Quality Committee, joined us for an exclusive interview. 

January 18, 2022
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Rural heart attack patients started taking longer to seek care when the pandemic began

This trend was even seen in areas where COVID-19 rates were relatively low, researchers found.

January 17, 2022
Even patients who were never hospitalized for COVID-19 face a heightened risk of cardiovascular issues. #longcovid

Even mild COVID-19 cases can result in lingering heart issues

The study included more than 400 patients with a history of mild or moderate COVID-19. 

January 17, 2022
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