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Results from 11 AHA-funded COVID-19 studies expected within months
May 7, 2020
The AHA’s COVID-19 and Its Cardiovascular Impact Rapid Response Grant initiative awards $1.2 million in grants.
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COVID-19–associated coagulopathy
May 7, 2020
Early recognition and anticoagulation is imperative to improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19–associated coagulopathies.
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COVID-19 pulmonary severity ascribed to coagulation differences
May 6, 2020
Higher mortality risk among whites with severe COVID-19 infections may be linked to higher propensity for thromboembolism than Chinese patients.
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New angiotensin studies in COVID-19 give more reassurance
May 6, 2020
A deluge of new data does not suggest harm with ACE inhibitors and angiotensin blockers in COVID-19 rates or outcomes.
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Multisociety roadmap eyes restarting elective cardiac cases
May 6, 2020
A new consensus document provides guidance on the safe reintroduction of cardiovascular procedures and testing derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Opinion
Triage, L&D, postpartum care during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 6, 2020
N95 masks and eye protection should be provided to all HCWs involved in the intrapartum management of untested asymptomatic patients.
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Opinion
Obstetrics during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 6, 2020
Leading with compassion is vital to easing pregnant patients’ – and ob.gyn. practitioners’ – anxiety and stress.
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Pandemic effect: All other health care visits can wait
May 5, 2020
Survey shows that most adults are unlikely to seek treatments not related to COVID-19.
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FDA grants EUA to muscle stimulator to reduce mechanical ventilator usage
May 5, 2020
VentFree allows patients to begin treatment during the early stages of ventilation while they are sedated and to continue until the patient is weaned off of ventilation.
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COVID-19 death rate was twice as high in cancer patients in NYC study
May 5, 2020
The overall case fatality rate was 28% for cancer patients with COVID-19 and 14% for noncancer COVID-19 patients.
