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Case Report: Kounis syndrome associated with urticaria following COVID-19 infection

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

An electrocardiogram demonstrated sinus rhythm with T-wave alterations and a V2R/S ratio greater than 1. Subsequent nucleic acid testing confirmed the presence of COVID-19 infection, prompting the initiation of anti-allergic and supportive therapies.

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Severe COVID-19 and its cardiopulmonary effects 6 and 18 months after hospital discharge

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

The aim of the present study was to comprehensively assess symptoms and possible long-term impairments 6 and 18 months after hospitalization for severe COVID-19 infection. Methods This prospective registry included patients with PCR-confirmed COVID-19 infection requiring hospitalization.

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Impact of COVID-19 on Digital Cardiology Care

SoftCath

Since the onset of COVID-19, cardiology care has been under extreme risk and adverse complications. So, let’s unwind how the innovations in cath lab software are reshaping the method of cardiovascular care post-Covid-19. Cath lab management software , which existed even before COVID-19, experienced updates and upgrades.

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Cardiovascular disease development in COVID-19 patients admitted to a tertiary medical centre in Iran

The British Journal of Cardiology

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have been reported to occur in a significant number of patients diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We report our experience regarding the occurrence of symptomatic and asymptomatic CVDs in COVID-19 patients. In this cross-sectional study, 690 COVID-19 patients were included.

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Cardiology update: Should mRNA vaccine myocarditis be a contraindication to future COVID-19 vaccinations ?

Dr. Anish Koka

Myopericarditis is a now a well reported complication associated with Sars-Cov-2 (COVID-19) vaccinations. The diagnosis was made based on classic findings of inflammation on an electrocardiogram associated with acute chest pain. The tragedy here is that this wasn’t a surprise.

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Rise of COVID's JN.1 Sub variant Cases in India in 2023

Wellnest

On Sunday, the nation reported 841 new instances of COVID-19, marking the most substantial daily increase in over 10 months. As India concludes 2023, the final fortnight of December has witnessed nearly 8,500 Covid-19 cases. There is a heightened awareness of caution as Covid-19 resurfaces during winter.

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Italy’s Pioneering Push for Telemedicine. Supported by AI

Cardiomatics

This is radically simplifying the patient pathway for Electrocardiogram (ECG) tests. The system is decentralized with 19 regions and two autonomous provinces responsible for the delivery of health services through Local Health Units (ASLs). years, which has recovered well following a large decline due to COVID in 2020.