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.

Avoiding hospitals due to COVID-19 put heart attack, stroke patients on Medicare at risk

“Hospitalizations for acute myocardial infarction and stroke declined nationwide among adults during the early COVID-19 period, suggesting some patients did not receive timely care for these emergencies,” researchers said.

August 10, 2021

CVS stops administering J&J vaccine at pharmacies

CVS Health has stopped offering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at its pharmacies, though it still will provide the single-dose vaccine at some MinuteClinic retail locations, according to CNBC.

August 9, 2021

Cardiologist sued by former employer for using its name when discussing COVID-19 with media

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking more than $1 million from the cardiologist.

August 9, 2021

Vaccine uncertainty discourages vaccine uptake—but disease uncertainty drives mixed behaviors

The more sure people feel that a COVID-19 vaccine will work as intended and won’t cause serious side effects or other harms, the more likely they are to accept a jab. Simple enough. However, the inverse does not necessarily hold.

August 5, 2021

Statin use prior to hospitalization linked to lower COVID-19 mortality

The trend is particularly noticeable in patients with a history of CVD or hypertension.

August 5, 2021

RSNA’s imaging guidelines for COVID-19 demonstrate value, but highlight CT’s limitations

The consensus guidelines are associated with a high specificity, new research confirmed.

August 4, 2021

‘The fight is not over’: Cardiologists urge health systems to require employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations

Choosing not to be vaccinated, the groups emphasized, puts cardiovascular patients at risk.

August 3, 2021

US achieves 70% vaccination rate

The U.S. has achieved a 70% vaccination rate against COVID-19 among adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

August 2, 2021

COVID-19

7 COVID vaccine complications: The radiologist's role in identifying adverse reactions

AHA issues a scientific statement on COVID-19 cardiac arrhythmias

History of COVID-19 doubles long-term risk of heart attack, stroke or death

Ultra-high field MRI implicates long COVID in brainstem damage

Monitoring acute heart patients at home linked to considerable cost savings