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.

30% of healthcare workers in U.S. hospitals are unvaccinated, large-scale analysis reveals

Those involved in the CDC-led study say it's the most comprehensive analysis of its kind.

November 18, 2021

Pfizer formally submits COVID-19 pill to FDA for emergency use authorization

An initial analysis revealed Paxlovid reduced the risk of hospitalization or death in high-risk patients who took the pill within 3 days of experiencing symptoms.

November 17, 2021

40% of providers plan to keep COVID-19 protocols in place post-pandemic

Additionally, 71% of medical professionals said safety standards increased during the health crisis.

November 16, 2021

European Society of Cardiology shares new guidance on COVID-related cardiovascular disease

The two-part document was published in full in European Heart Journal.

November 16, 2021

Cardiologist urges Malaysia to end COVID-19 vaccination program—but fact-checking website says he used misleading statements

The cardiologist's message has been spread throughout Malaysia and other parts of the world.

November 16, 2021

High-dose icosapent ethyl treatment makes minimal impact on non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients

The analysis, presented at AHA Scientific Sessions 2021, included approximately 2,000 symptomatic COVID-19 patients who were not necessarily sick enough to be hospitalized.

November 16, 2021