Cardiology
From the Journals
AHA statement addresses genetic testing for CVD
The American Heart Association issued a scientific statement that provides recommendations for conducting genetic testing for cardiovascular...
News
MIS-C is a serious immune-mediated response to COVID-19 infection
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is still a moving target because there is much still to learn about it.
Latest News
Internists’ use of ultrasound can reduce radiology referrals
The use of point-of-care ultrasound in internal medicine has been more controversial than in emergency medicine.
Feature
Why doctors keep monitoring kids who recover from mysterious COVID-linked illness
When Israel Shippy had MIS-C, his mother said there was nothing she could do to make him comfortable.
From the Journals
Early childhood overweight, obesity tied to high cardiometabolic syndrome risk
Parents, primary care providers have an opportunity to “flatten the curve” by addressing BMI increases early in life to delay or prevent obesity...
Feature
Myocarditis in COVID-19: An elusive cardiac complication
“There are some experts who believe we’re likely still dealing with myocarditis but with atypical features, while others suggest there is no...
From the Journals
COVID-19: ‘dramatic’ surge in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in NYC
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, first responders faced nearly triple the number of calls for cardiac arrest compared with...
Commentary
Preventing arrhythmias and QTc prolongation in COVID-19 patients on psychotropics
Psychotropics associated with QTc interval prolongation should be discontinued (or substituted with a low-risk agent) if a patient presents with...
From the Journals
Lancet, NEJM retract studies on hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
The Lancet issued a retraction of an influential study of hydroxychloroquine use in COVID-19 patients. Hours later, NEJM retracted a second study...
From the Journals
More fatalities in heart transplant patients with COVID-19
News
FDA okays emergency use for Impella RP in COVID-19 right heart failure