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 had been diagnosed with COVID-19. Infection was confirmed by … [Read more...] about COVID-19 in adults with congenital heart disease
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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 cardiac arrests were reported to the Swedish Registry for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. https://youtu.be/n8g-88glR-Q Of these 3026 cardiac arrests, 1946 occurred … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and cardiac arrest, a lethal combination
Thromboembolism in COVID-19 patients despite thromboprophylaxis
Cardiovascular events are frequently seen in association with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), particularly thromboembolisms. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Massachusetts just published results from their multicentre, observational cohort study investigating thromboembolism in patients with COVID-19 (COVID-19 Registry to Assess Frequency, Risk Factors, … [Read more...] about Thromboembolism in COVID-19 patients despite thromboprophylaxis
Top 10 highlights of TCT 2020 Congress
This year the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT, TCT Connect 2020) congress was held as a virtual event October14 - 18, 2020, broadcasting live case-based transmissions from around the world, late-breaking clinical trials and virtual training in interventional cardiovascular medicine. Here is our curated list of the top 10 highlights of the symposium (TCT … [Read more...] about Top 10 highlights of TCT 2020 Congress
What do Cardiologists say about COVID-19
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) consulted with colleagues across Europe, to make clarifications in the coronavirus crisis, also known as COVID-19 pandemic.1 Dr. Barbara Casadei2, ESC’s current president, reminds us all that We must not forget the needs of patients with cardiovascular disease.” - Dr. Barbara Casadei, President of the European Society of … [Read more...] about What do Cardiologists say about COVID-19