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.

7 COVID vaccine complications: The radiologist's role in identifying adverse reactions
Although serious adverse events related to COVID-19 vaccines are rare, some are life-threatening. It is important that radiologists are aware of how these complications present.
AHA issues a scientific statement on COVID-19 cardiac arrhythmias
The objective of the AHA scientific statement is to review the available evidence on for better management of cardiac arrhythmias from COVID causes that are still encountered on a regular basis.
History of COVID-19 doubles long-term risk of heart attack, stroke or death
A patient's blood type appears to play a major role in their odds of developing cardiovascular issues after COVID-19, researchers found.
Ultra-high field MRI implicates long COVID in brainstem damage
Researchers have used 7T MRI to demonstrate that former COVID-19 inpatients are susceptible to persistent brainstem abnormalities associated with long-haul COVID symptoms.
Monitoring acute heart patients at home linked to considerable cost savings
The new report could go on to help guide decisions made by CMS and hospital leadership teams for years to come.

Enhanced external counterpulsation may help patients fight against long COVID

The small study included patients with and without coronary artery disease.

February 14, 2022

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FDA postpones meeting on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for younger children

Pfizer wants more time to review clinical data on the certain regimens for children six months through four years old.

February 11, 2022

Long-term risk of heart attack, coronary artery disease or stroke much higher among COVID-19 patients

Even patients who were never hospitalized for COVID-19 face a heightened risk of cardiovascular issues.

February 8, 2022

Mammograms should not be delayed after COVID vaccine, research shows

Reactive axillary lymph nodes seen on screening mammograms after vaccination can last for many months and should not be cause for imaging delays, experts reported in Radiology.

February 8, 2022

AHIP urges Congress to curtail price gouging on COVID-19 tests: ‘The problem has gotten worse’

In some cases, out-of-network providers charged $185 for a test that costs $130, on average, America’s Health Insurance Plans stated in a recent letter.

February 7, 2022