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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‘Do-not-resuscitate’ orders for COVID-19 patients?

New findings highlight why a blanket “do-not-resuscitate” order for COVID-19 patients is not needed. 

May 22, 2020
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.

Stroke rates are low among COVID-19 patients—but when they occur, the risk of death is substantial

The study’s authors tracked more than 3,500 hospitalized COVID-19 patients who received treatment in New York City in March and April 2020. 

May 21, 2020

President Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent COVID-19 infection

The news came just weeks after the FDA warned against treating COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine “outside of the hospital setting or a clinical trial” due to significant cardiovascular complications.

May 19, 2020
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Association of Black Cardiologists shares COVID-19 resources for patients, providers

The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) has shared resources for patients and healthcare providers focused on COVID-19’s impact on black communities and other underserved patient populations.

May 19, 2020

When patients can safely resume exercising after a COVID-19 diagnosis

As COVID-19 patients begin to bounce back, they are sure to have plenty of important questions about the recovery process. 

May 14, 2020
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COVID-19 especially harmful for heart transplant recipients

Heart transplant (HT) recipients have an increased risk of experiencing severe complications if infected with COVID-19, according to new findings published in JAMA Cardiology.

May 13, 2020
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FDA clears Philips imaging solutions for management of cardiac, lung complications related to COVID-19

Royal Philips announced Wednesday, May 13, that its ultrasound imaging solutions have been cleared by the FDA for the management of cardiac and lung complications associated with COVID-19.

May 13, 2020

ACC updates data registries to track COVID-19’s impact on heart disease patients

The American College of Cardiology announced Monday, May 11, that it will start using two data registries to track and study the relationship between COVID-19 and heart disease.

May 11, 2020
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Health Imaging
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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