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
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COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Complications
It has become apparent that unlike other coronaviruses, COVID-19 can impact the heart and lead to cardiovascular disease. Individuals with pre-existing heart disease are at greater risk to mortality if infected with COVID-19. Hereby, we review: What is known about the link between COVID-19 and the heart?COVID-19 and the risk of cardiovascular complicationsCase report of a … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Complications
COVID-19 Clinical Characteristics & Risk Factors for Death and Transmission
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 illness began in China, health professionals are sharing information widely to manage this pandemic. In this article we review common clinical characteristics associated with COVID-19 infection and risk factors for mortality. We relate new knowledge regarding duration of COVID-19 virus shedding. We also share what’s been learned about the ability … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Clinical Characteristics & Risk Factors for Death and Transmission
COVID-19 and the Heart
What is the impact of coronavirus on the heart? A novel coronavirus, initially named 2019-nCoV, caused the outbreak of pneumonia in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The virus was renamed “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2” (SARS-CoV-2) by the WHO and is now known as COVID-19. Compared to the SARS-CoV that caused SARS in 2003, SARS-CoV-2 has a stronger … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and the Heart
The ISCHEMIA trial: surgery fails to beat optimal medical therapy
https://youtu.be/ThCxKSd6Vls The results of the ISCHEMIA1 trial were presented recently at the American Heart Association’s scientific sessions. This was the largest-ever randomized trial comparing invasive and conservative strategies in patients with stable ischemic heart disease. The findings indicate that routine percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) does not … [Read more...] about The ISCHEMIA trial: surgery fails to beat optimal medical therapy