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Chung-Ang University Study Looks at Cardiovascular Risks in COVID-19 Survivors

DAIC

The cumulative incidence of MACE and all- cause of mortality in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 pneumonia groups. The results indicate a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in COVID-19 patients. The results indicate a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in COVID-19 patients.

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Epidemiology of myocarditis following COVID-19 or influenza and use of diagnostic assessments

Open Heart

Background Previous research has suggested a heightened risk of acute myocarditis after COVID-19 infection. Methods A retrospective cohort study of US administrative health claims was conducted to compare the rates of myocarditis after COVID-19 with that after influenza infection and describe the clinical use of diagnostic assessments.

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Prevalence and effects of acute myocardial infarction on hospital outcomes among COVID-19 patients

Coronary Artery Disease Journal

Background Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is one of the most lethal complications of COVID-19 hospitalization. In this study, we looked for the occurrence of AMI and its effects on hospital outcomes among COVID-19 patients. Methods Data from the 2020 California State Inpatient Database was used retrospectively.

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The impact of COVID-19 and the COVID-19 pandemic on hospitalized patients with STEMI in the United States: insights from the National Inpatient Sample

Coronary Artery Disease Journal

Background It is unclear how COVID-19 pandemic affected care and outcomes among patients who are diagnosed with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in the USA. reduction in admissions in 2020. reduction in admissions in 2020. In 2020, 3.0% vs. 10.7%; P < 0.001). compared to 10.7%

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COVID?19 Infection Is Associated With Poor Outcomes in Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundPatients with ischemic stroke and concomitant COVID19 infection have worse outcomes than those without this infection, but the impact of COVID19 on hemorrhagic stroke remains unclear. We aimed to assess if COVID19 worsens outcomes in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).Methods

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Feasibility, efficacy and safety of exercise stress echocardiography during the COVID-19 pandemic

Open Heart

Objective To assess the feasibility, efficacy and safety of performing exercise stress echocardiography (ESE) for the assessment of myocardial ischaemia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Retrospective analysis was performed on follow-up data for outcomes. at the start of July 2020 to the end of December 2020.

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Non-COVID-19 cardiovascular pathology from return-to-play screening in college athletes after COVID-19

Heart BMJ

We examined incidental non-COVID-19 cardiovascular pathology in college athletes undergoing postinfection return-to-play screening. Conclusion Major non-COVID-19 cardiovascular pathology was identified in 1/500 college athletes undergoing return-to-play screening.