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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…
Read More...COVID-19 & CARDIOLOGY UPDATES: April 03 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…
Read More...COVID-19 & CARDIOLOGY UPDATES: March 27 to 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…
Read More...COVID-19 & CARDIOLOGY UPDATES: March 17 to 26
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…
Read More...Coronavirus: Will Delayed Care Affect STEMI Patient Outcomes?
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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