March 2020 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for March 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Severe COVID-19 Risk Up With Existing Health Conditions in U.S.
Most commonly reported underlying health conditions were diabetes, chronic lung disease, CVD
Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies Warned Not to Stockpile Meds
Professional societies issue stern warning not to inappropriately prescribe meds for COVID-19
Inconsistent Bedtime May Affect Cardiovascular Health
Going to bed even 30 minutes later than normal can lead to higher resting heart rates through most of the next day
CVD May Play Role in Link Between Air Pollution, Dementia
Heart failure, ischemic heart disease, stroke may contribute to link between air pollution and dementia
Extreme High Temps More Than Double Cardiovascular Deaths
Extreme temperatures -- 109 degrees -- seen frequently in some parts of the world raise risks from climate change
Concomitant Myocardial Injury With COVID-19 Infection Linked to Fatal Outcome
Elevated TnT levels associated with arrhythmias, use of glucocorticoid therapy, mechanical ventilation
Chronic Kidney Disease Linked to Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
Second study shows ambulatory BP patterns not tied to cognitive impairment or frailty in CKD patients
U.S. Army Opens Field Hospital in New York City
Field hospital in Manhattan meant to handle non-COVID-19 patients to free up space in city hospitals
ACC: Increase Seen in Death Rates Due to Hypertension-Related CVD
2007 to 2017 saw increase in death rates in rural and urban populations, for all age groups, both sexes
