Heart disease was identified as a risk factor for mortality early in the COVID-19 pandemic. It was unknown if this risk would also apply to patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). To assess this risk, researchers conducted an international, multicenter retrospective study on 1044 patients with CHD who … Continue Reading about COVID-19 in adults with congenital heart disease
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Top 10 Highlights of ACC 2021
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2021 scientific sessions took place virtually this year from 15-17 May. Here is our curated list of … Continue Reading about Top 10 Highlights of ACC 2021
The physical activity paradox in cardiovascular disease
Physical activity during leisure time is associated with a reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and all-cause … Continue Reading about The physical activity paradox in cardiovascular disease
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COVID-19 in adults with congenital heart disease
Heart disease was identified as a risk factor for mortality early in the COVID-19 pandemic. It was unknown if this risk would also apply to patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). To assess this risk, … Continue Reading about COVID-19 in adults with congenital heart disease
COVID-19 and cardiac arrest, a lethal combination
Researchers compared outcomes of patients who had suffered in- and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic (16 March 2020). Between 01 January and 20 July 2020, 3026 … Continue Reading about COVID-19 and cardiac arrest, a lethal combination
ARTICA Trial: Research in Progress
The ARTICA (“Acute Rule out of non ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome in the (pre)hospital setting”) trial is being conducted at Radboud UMC in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Dr. Cyril Camaro and his … Continue Reading about ARTICA Trial: Research in Progress