This year’s European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress was the first ever to be held entirely digitally, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 116,000 healthcare providers from 211 countries participated, and there were many illuminating presentations shared to help guide the management of cardiovascular disease. Here are our top 10 highlights listed by … [Read more...] about Top 10 highlights of ESC Congress 2020
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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
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