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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24% of heart failure patients hospitalized with COVID-19 die

The authors examined data from more than 1.2 million patients, tracking individuals who had previously been hospitalized for heart failure and then returned later due to COVID-19. 

January 21, 2021
New findings out of the University of Missouri suggests that the long-lasting impact of COVID-19 may not be quite as substantial as some researchers originally believed. The study’s authors evaluated nearly 50 different symptoms to see if they were more common up to one year after a person has been infected with COVID-19. They found, however, that this was true of just seven symptoms: heart palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, joint pain, hair loss, fatigue and obesity. #COVID19 #longCOVID

When hospitalized COVID-19 patients head home, the cardiovascular challenges continue

The research included data from more than 47,000 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. 

January 18, 2021
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American Heart Association on the COVID-19 vaccine: ‘We urge everyone to get vaccinated’

“Some people have expressed concerns about taking the vaccine,” the AHA wrote. “However, after review by science and medical experts, the association is confident the benefits of vaccination far exceed the very small, rare risks."

January 15, 2021

Cardiologist discusses COVID-19, myocarditis among professional athletes and more

Matthew W. Martinez, MD, a cardiologist out of New Jersey, has years of experience working with athletes.

January 14, 2021

Cardiovascular deaths increased during the pandemic’s opening months

The most dramatic shifts were for deaths from ischemic heart disease and hypertensive diseases.

January 11, 2021
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To help ease COVID concerns, American College of Cardiology will offer continuous screening for conference attendees

In 2020, COVID-19 forced the ACC to cancel its entire annual meeting just weeks before it was scheduled to take place. 

January 11, 2021
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Heart damage less common among athletes who recover from COVID-19 than previously believed, cardiologists find

“The differences in the findings are extremely important,” one researcher said. 

January 8, 2021
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Why heart failure patients should receive a COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as possible

New research, published in ESC Heart Failure, details why heart failure patients are a high-risk group and will benefit from vaccination. 

January 7, 2021
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New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

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

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What does radiology have to do with climate change?

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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