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.

‘Highly effective’: COVID-19 vaccines reduced risk of heart failure, other cardiovascular complications after infection
Researchers explored data from more than 20 million adults for the new study, tracking both short- and long-term outcomes.
Inaccurate pulse oximeter readings impact Black heart failure patients and FDA plans to address this
Black patients are already less likely to receive LVADs or transplants compared to whites, and these inaccurate readings can further widen the disparities.
CVD deaths have increased dramatically, undoing years of progress
The COVID-19 pandemic undid years and years of progress in terms of preventing CVD-related deaths. What can be done to help reverse this trend once and for all?
Cardiologist reprimanded for performing surgery after testing positive for COVID-19
He has agreed to pay an administrative fee of $1,100 within the next three months.
Hospitals still struggling to reach pre-COVID heart attack care thresholds due to pandemic disruption
NCDR report finds hospitals are seeing improvements but are still struggling to reach pre-COVID treatment thresholds years after pandemic precautions upended longstanding processes.

COVID-19 patients with abnormal heart rhythms face a greater risk of death

"Patients and physicians need to monitor for these arrhythmias closely and treatments needs to be timely," one researcher warned.

November 11, 2020

Pfizer’s big news: Trump, Biden, stock market all react after COVID-19 vaccine performs well

Pfizer's early vaccine results could represent a key step forward in the race to finally end the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 9, 2020

Newest hydroxychloroquine data ‘do not support’ use as COVID-19 treatment

This latest analysis compared the outcomes of hospitalized COVID-19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and those who received a placebo.

November 9, 2020

Risk of death, disability after stroke much higher for COVID-19 patients

Experiencing a stroke while your body is already battling COVID-19 can be especially dangerous, this new study suggests.

November 6, 2020

Just 6.9% of COVID-related clinical trials are focused on cardiovascular therapies

The study's authors looked at nearly 3,000 clinical trials related to the ongoing pandemic.

November 5, 2020

Cardiologists detail why blood clots are so common among COVID-19 patients

"In patients with COVID-19, we continue to see a relentless, self-amplifying cycle of inflammation and clotting in the body," one researcher said.

November 2, 2020

Risk of death nearly doubles when hospitalized COVID-19 patients have a history of heart failure

A history of heart failure was also associated with longer lengths of stay and an increased risk of mechanical ventilation.

October 30, 2020

Myocarditis may be less common among COVID-19 patients than previously believed

Researchers reviewed autopsy data from 22 different studies, sharing their findings in Cardiovascular Pathology.

October 30, 2020

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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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COVID-19

‘Highly effective’: COVID-19 vaccines reduced risk of heart failure, other cardiovascular complications after infection

Inaccurate pulse oximeter readings impact Black heart failure patients and FDA plans to address this

CVD deaths have increased dramatically, undoing years of progress

Cardiologist reprimanded for performing surgery after testing positive for COVID-19

Hospitals still struggling to reach pre-COVID heart attack care thresholds due to pandemic disruption

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