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.

Exercising while social distancing: recommendations in the face of COVID-19

Efforts to limit the spread of the new coronavirus have made all of us extra cautious about germs and familiar with the concept of social distancing—but that doesn’t mean all exercise has to be put on hold.

March 24, 2020

Emergency cardiovascular care and COVID-19: What healthcare providers need to know

The American Heart Association (AHA) has shared new recommendations for providing emergency cardiovascular care, including CPR, to patients with known or suspected COVID-19.

March 23, 2020

New clinical trial focused on pulmonary complications in COVID-19 patients

The Montreal Heart Institute has launched a new clinical trial aimed at improving care for patients who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

March 23, 2020
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Heart patients have cause to be hypervigilant about COVID-19

Of COVID-19 patients who develop serious heart complications, most don’t see this problem until late in the disease’s progression. However, some are turning up with extensive heart inflammation at the outset.

March 20, 2020
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4 key considerations for managing cardiovascular patients with or without COVID-19

Cardiovascular care professionals must consider the concerns and views of healthcare workers, members of hospital/health system leadership and, not least, patients—whether the latter are infected with COVID-19 or not.

March 20, 2020

What the COVID-19 pandemic means for cath labs

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the practice of cardiology as we know it, leading to supplies shortages, delayed procedures, and an at-risk patient population fearful of the road ahead. How has the outbreak affected cath labs?

March 19, 2020
Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.

Making an impact: AHA outlines its role during COVID-19 pandemic

The American Heart Association (AHA) has shared a detailed account of its role as the world continues to fight against the spread of the new coronavirus.

March 18, 2020

A new warning for heart patients as COVID-19 continues to spread

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has published a statement warning patients with certain medical conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, to be “extra vigilant” as the new coronavirus continues to spread.

March 18, 2020

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

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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