COVID-19: Low-Cost PPE Respirator Protects ICU Staff

As Covid-19 cases are rising once again, concerns surrounding the efficacy and availability of Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) for health care professionals charged with providing care for patients, are also top of mind.   An inexpensive device called the Bubble PAPR, has been developed by the intensive care unit at Wythenshawe Hospital under the umbrella of…

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COVID-19 & CARDIOLOGY UPDATES: April 03 to April 09, 2020

concept image - COVID-19 cardiovascular updates April 02 to April 09, 2020

In response to the COVID-19/Coronavirus outbreak as it relates to treating patients with cardiovascular disease, many medical associations and organizations have released statements specifically related to treatment for cardiovascular patients. As we have little to no clinical data at this time, position statements and articles from reliable sources are especially important. These resources provide credible…

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COVID-19 & CARDIOLOGY UPDATES: March 27 to April 02, 2020

concept image - COVID-19 cardiovascular updates march 27-april 02, 2020

In response to the COVID-19/Coronavirus outbreak as it relates to treating patients with cardiovascular disease, many medical associations and organizations have released statements specifically related to treatment for cardiovascular patients. As we have little to no clinical data at this time, position statements and articles from reliable sources are especially important. These resources provide credible…

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COVID-19 & CARDIOLOGY UPDATES: March 17 to 26

concept image - COVID-19 cardiovascular updates march 17-26, 2020

As a response to the Coronavirus/Covid-19 outbreak, many medical associations and organizations have released statements specifically related to treatment for cardiovascular patients. As we have little to no clinical data at this time, position statements and articles from reliable sources are especially important. These resources provide credible and trustworthy information. Many if not most, speak…

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Coronavirus: Will Delayed Care Affect STEMI Patient Outcomes?

elderly man receiving treatment for Myocardial Infarction STEMI at a hospital

Coronavirus Disease & STEMI Treatment (COVID-19) attacks respiratory systems and that can have significant implications for patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.   Data from the Hong Kong outbreak suggests patients with STEMI may have been delaying going to the hospital or seeking medical help and this could have a significant impact on outcomes.   Read…

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