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Todd Neale

COVID-19: TCTMD’s Daily Dispatch

TCTMD reporter Todd Neale is keeping up on breaking news and peer-reviewed research related to COVID-19 and will update accordingly. If you have something to share, tell us.

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Monday, October 3

Concerning or Reassuring? Long After COVID-19, CMR Still Yields Clues

On the one hand, follow-up MRI showed hints of persistent inflammation, and on the other, no signs of structural damage.

Wednesday, September 28

Statewide Data Spotlight Lasting Impact of Pandemic’s PCI Shortfall in 2020

Fewer PCIs and higher mortality: a new snapshot captures three pandemic waves and renews talk of COVID’s collateral damage.

Monday, September 26

mRNA Vaccine-Linked Myocarditis Resolves in Time, Without Clinical Events

The young men had no adverse clinical events at 6 months, and MRI showed signs the myocarditis was resolving.

Thursday, September 1

COVID-PACT: Full-Dose Anticoagulation Improves Outcomes in Critical COVID-19

For less-sick patients, results from the ACT trials showed no benefits with colchicine, aspirin, or rivaroxaban plus aspirin.

Tuesday, August 23

Myocarditis Risk Low Overall After COVID-19 Vax, but Higher in Some Groups

(UPDATED) Risk of heart inflammation remains lower after vaccination than after SARS-CoV-2 infection for most age/sex groups.

Thursday, August 18

VTE Risk Higher With COVID-19 Than With Flu

The thrombotic burden associated with COVID-19 may not, however, be the same in the Omicron era, Menno Huisman says.

Tuesday, August 16

After COVID-19, Unvaccinated at Risk for Long-term CVD Complications

Clinicians should stay watchful for MI, myocarditis, and HF even out to 1 year later in people who never got vaccinated.

Wednesday, August 10

‘Stunning’ Lack of Data on CV Issues in Pregnant Women With COVID-19

Small case series and sharing of experience are guiding some of the decision-making in this understudied population.

Friday, July 29

Smoking Linked With Worse Outcomes in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

The findings confirm previous data showing that smoking exacerbates the adverse consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Tuesday, July 26

Vaccinated Patients Have Lower Acute MI, Stroke Risks After COVID-19

“This provides additional support for vaccination providing meaningful clinical benefits,” James de Lemos says.

Thursday, January 13

As COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Roll Out to Younger Kids, Will Myocarditis Cases Rise?

Early numbers hint the already low risk could be even lower after boosters. Pediatric cardiologists—and parents—weigh in.

Monday, December 20

Cath Lab Teams Find Enduring Lessons in COVID-19’s Unending Reign

From tinkering with care pathways to communicating with patients and staff remotely, some changes seem destined to stay.

Thursday, December 16

As COVID-19 Drags on, the Cardiology Fallout May Haunt for Years

Delayed care, ignored symptoms, stress, isolation, and unhealthy habits: cardiologists need a plan to play catch-up on heart health.

Monday, December 13

World-wise: As In-Person Meetings Resume, Global Voices Hope to Be Heard

Women, trainees, and cardiologists from lower-income nations enjoyed unique opportunities at virtual meetings. Can it last?

Thursday, December 9

Home School: Clinical Trials Went Virtual in COVID-19—Are They Here to Stay?

Lockdowns opened doors for RCTs without in-person contact. Time will tell whether they deliver on diversity and outcomes.

Wednesday, April 21

Virtual Training Booms as COVID-19 Limits In-Person Proctoring, Observation

Offering opportunities for widespread, iterative learning and increased efficiency, remote learning is here to stay, experts say.

Monday, February 8

The Right Anticoagulation Dose in COVID-19? Final Answer Remains Elusive

Interim results from an international, multiplatform RCT have been released, but experts urge caution before changing practice.

Wednesday, January 20

Cardiac Care Feels Staffing Crunch as Big Money Converts COVID-19 Travelers

Nurses and techs are quitting permanent jobs for lucrative traveling contracts, leaving hospitals and cath labs scrambling.

Monday, January 11

Low Numbers and ‘Anecdata’: Shoddy Research Rode COVID-19’s First Wave

Editors grappled with study volume and quality but wanted to publish something—ANYTHING—on the virus’s CV effects.

Monday, December 14

Tragedy as Catalyst: How COVID-19 May Transform Clinical Research for Good

The pandemic revealed that research doesn’t have to be the lumbering creature it’s been and can be more agile and efficient.

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