Top stories in cardiology: Cardiac injury increases COVID-19 mortality risk, other cardiovascular considerations of COVID-19
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Individuals with cardiac injury had a higher risk for in-hospital mortality when diagnosed with COVID-19 than those without cardiac injury. It was the top story in cardiology last week.
Another top story was about the current evidence on cardiovascular considerations with COVID-19 and remaining knowledge gaps.
Read these and more of last week’s top stories in cardiology below:
Cardiac injury confers greater mortality in patients with COVID-19
Among patients with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, those with cardiac injury had a higher risk for in-hospital mortality than patients without cardiac injury. Read more.
Cardiovascular considerations of COVID-19: Current evidence and remaining knowledge gaps
Two recently published reviews assessed the current literature relating to CV considerations of COVID-19 and identified knowledge gaps that remain. Read more.
FDA guidance facilitates expanded use of remote monitoring devices during COVID-19 pandemic
The FDA issued guidance for expanded use of certain remote monitoring devices to facilitate patient management while limiting physician-patient contact during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.
Tofu, isoflavones decrease CHD risk
Eating higher quantities of tofu and isoflavones lowers the risk for congenital heart disease, especially in young women or postmenopausal women who do not use hormones, according to a study published in Circulation. Read more.
In acute MI, care of homeless differs from general population
Researchers observed several significant differences regarding in-hospital care, CV risk profile and rehospitalization rates in patients with acute myocardial infarction who were homeless vs. those who were not, according to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Read more.