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Interrupting Microaggressions In Health Care Settings: A Guide For Teaching Medical Students, R. G. Acholonu, T. E. Cook, R. O. Roswell, R. E. Greene

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© 2020 Acholonu et al. Introduction: Microaggressions are connected to broader conceptualizations of the impact of implicit bias and systems of inequity. The body of evidence supporting the need for more-open discussions in medical education about race, racism, and their impact on health disparities continues to grow. Some have advocated for the importance of bringing anti-racist pedagogy into medical education curricula, which involves explicitly attempting to move beyond people's comfort zones and acknowledging that discomfort can be a catalyst for growth. To discuss the intent and impact of microaggressions in health care settings and how we might go about responding …

Cryoballoon Ablation Of Pulmonary Veins For Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Results From The Multicenter Stop Persistent Af Trial, W. W. Su, V. Y. Reddy, K. Bhasin, J. Champagne, R. M. Sangrigoli, K. M. Braegelmann, F. J. Kueffer, P. Novak, S. K. Gupta, H. Calkins, +1 Additional Author

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Takotsubo Syndrome And Covid-19: Associations And Implications., R. M. Shah, M. Shah, S. Shah, A. Li, S. Jauhar

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Incidence of cardiovascular complications has increased during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, both population-wide and in patients diagnosed with the disease. This increase has presented complications in patient care, leading to increased hospitalizations, adverse outcomes, and medical costs. A condition of interest is takotsubo syndrome, which may be associated with the novel coronavirus. To understand this connection, a narrative review was performed by analyzing primary studies and case reports available. The findings showed increased incidence of takotsubo cardiomyopathy in both the general population and COVID-19 patients. Proposed mechanisms for the linkage include generalized increases in psychological distress, the cytokine …

Effect Of Depression Screening After Acute Coronary Syndromes On Quality Of Life The Codiacs-Qol Randomized Clinical Trial, I. M. Kronish, N. Moise, Y. K. Cheung, G. N. Clarke, R. J. Dolor, J. Duer-Hefele, K. L. Margolis, T. St Onge, F. Parsons, K. W. Davidson, +2 Additional Authors

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Hrs/Ehra/Aphrs/Lahrs/Acc/Aha Worldwide Practice Update For Telehealth And Arrhythmia Monitoring During And After A Pandemic., N. Varma, N. F. Marrouche, L. Aguinaga, C. M. Albert, E. Arbelo, J. Choi, M. K. Chung, G. Conte, L. M. Epstein, P. D. Varosy, +13 Additional Authors

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Hrs/Ehra/Aphrs/Lahrs/Acc/Aha Worldwide Practice Update For Telehealth And Arrhythmia Monitoring During And After A Pandemic., N. Varma, N. F. Marrouche, L. Aguinaga, C. M. Albert, E. Arbelo, J. Choi, M. K. Chung, G. Conte, L. M. Epstein, P. D. Varosy, +13 Additional Authors

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Reduction In St-Segment Elevation Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Activations In The United States During Covid-19 Pandemic, S. Garcia, M. S. Albaghdadi, P. M. Meraj, C. Schmidt, R. Garberich, F. A. Jaffer, S. Dixon, J. J. Rade, M. Tannenbaum, T. D. Henry, +2 Additional Authors

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Inpatient Use Of Mobile Continuous Telemetry For Covid-19 Patients Treated With Hydroxychloroquine And Azithromycin, J. Gabriels, M. Saleh, D. Chang, L. M. Epstein

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Covid-19 Leading To Acute Encephalopathy In A Patient With Heart Transplant., K Jang, A Khatri, Dt Majure

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Effect Of Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine, And Azithromycin On The Corrected Qt Interval In Patients With Sars-Cov-2 Infection, M Saleh, J Gabriels, D Chang, Bs Kim, A Mansoor, E Mahmood, P Makker, H Ismail, B Goldner, J Willner, S Beldner, R Mitra, R John, J Chinitz, N Skipitaris, S Mountantonakis, Lm Epstein

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Hypermetabolism And Coronavirus Disease 2019, Pj Yu, H Cassiere, S Derosa, K Bocchieri, S Yar, A Hartman

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North American Covid-19 St-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Nacmi) Registry: Rationale, Design, And Implications: Rationale And Design Of Nacmi Registry, P Dehghani, Lj Davidson, Cl Grines, K Nayak, J Saw, P Kaul, A Bagai, R Garberich, P Meraj, Td Henry, +9 Additional Authors

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Management Of Covid-19 Myopericarditis With Reversal Of Cardiac Dysfunction After Blunting Of Cytokine Storm: A Case Report., A. Li, Y. Garcia-Bengochea, R. Stechel, B. M. Azari

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Background:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a syndrome that has been associated with multiple cardiac complications including myopericarditis. The pathophysiology and treatment for myopericarditis in the setting of COVID-19 infection is still under investigation. Case summary:We present a case of a 60-year-old male admitted for dyspnoea due to COVID-19. He developed new ST-segment elevation, elevated cardiac enzymes, severe left ventricular dysfunction, and high inflammatory markers in the setting of haemodynamic and respiratory collapse from the viral illness. He was diagnosed with COVID-19-induced myopericarditis. He showed rapid clinical improvement with a rapid wean off pressure support, resolution of electrocardiogram (ECG) findings, and …

Use Of A Smartwatch For Assessment Of The Qt Interval In Outpatients With Coronavirus Disease 2019., J. S. Chinitz, R. Goyal, D. C. Morales, M. Harding, S. Selim, L. M. Epstein

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has necessitated rapid implementation of innovative strategies to manage patients remotely to help reduce the risk of community and nosocomial transmission. This case demonstrates the use of an Apple Watch (Apple, Cupertino, CA, USA) to monitor for arrhythmias and QT prolongation in a patient with COVID-19 during home isolation.

Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Stemi Care: An Expanded Analysis From The United States., S. Garcia, L. Stanberry, C. Schmidt, S. Sharkey, M. Megaly, M. S. Albaghdadi, P. M. Meraj, R. Garberich, H. Khalili, T. D. Henry, +20 Additional Authors

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic migitation measures on of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) care.

BACKGROUND: We previously reported a 38% decline in cardiac catheterization activations during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic mitigation measures. This study extends our early observations using a larger sample of STEMI programs representative of different US regions with the inclusion of more contemporary data.

METHODS: Data from 18 hospitals or healthcare systems in the US from January 2019 to April 2020 were collecting including number activations for STEMI, the number of activations leading to angiography and primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI), …

Aortic Arch Thrombus And Pulmonary Embolism In A Covid-19 Patient, P. Gandotra, A. Supariwala, S. Selim, G. Garra, L. Gruberg

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© 2020 Elsevier Inc. Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with endothelial inflammation and a hypercoagulable state resulting in both venous and arterial thromboembolic complications. We present a case of COVID-19-associated aortic thrombus in an otherwise healthy patient. Case Report: A 53-year-old woman with no past medical history presented with a 10-day history of dyspnea, fever, and cough. Her pulse oximetry on room air was 84%. She tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, and chest radiography revealed moderate patchy bilateral airspace opacities. Serology markers for cytokine storm were significantly elevated, with a serum D-dimer level …

Bradyarrhythmias In Patients With Covid-19: Marker Of Poor Prognosis?, J. S. Chinitz, R. Goyal, M. Harding, G. Veseli, L. Gruberg, R. Jadonath, P. Maccaro, P. Gandotra, L. Ong, L. M. Epstein

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The Effect Of Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine And Azithromycin On The Corrected Qt Interval In Patients With Sars-Cov-2 Infection, M. Saleh, J. Gabriels, D. Chang, B. S. Kim, A. Mansoor, E. Mahmood, P. Makker, H. Ismail, B. Goldner, J. Willner, S. Beldner, R. Mitra, R. John, J. Chinitz, N. Skipitaris, S. Mountantonakis, L. M. Epstein

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Background - The novel SARs-CoV-2 coronavirus is responsible for the global COVID-19 pandemic. Small studies have shown a potential benefit of chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine ± azithromycin for the treatment of COVID-19. Use of these medications alone, or in combination, can lead to a prolongation of the QT interval, possibly increasing the risk of Torsade de pointes (TdP) and sudden cardiac death. Methods - Hospitalized patients treated with chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine ± azithromycin from March 1st through the 23rd at three hospitals within the Northwell Health system were included in this prospective, observational study. Serial assessments of the QT interval were performed. The primary outcome …

Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Training In The New York Metropolitan Area: A Perspective From The United States Epicenter, T. Gupta, T. M. Nazif, T. P. Vahl, H. Ahmad, A. E. Bortnick, R. Jauhar, R. Kandov, M. Kim, A. Lee, S. Kodali, +11 Additional Authors

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© 2020 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Background: The healthcare burden posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the New York Metropolitan area has necessitated the postponement of elective procedures resulting in a marked reduction in cardiac catheterization laboratory (CCL) volumes with a potential to impact interventional cardiology (IC) fellowship training. Methods: We conducted a web-based survey sent electronically to 21 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education accredited IC fellowship program directors (PDs) and their respective fellows. Results: Fourteen programs (67%) responded to the survey and all acknowledged a significant decrease in CCL procedural volumes. More than half of the …

Management Of Acute Myocardial Infarction During The Covid-19 Pandemic., E. Mahmud, H. L. Dauerman, F. G. Welt, J. C. Messenger, S. V. Rao, C. Grines, A. Mattu, R. Jauhar, P. Meraj, T. D. Henry, +3 Additional Authors

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The worldwide pandemic caused by the novel acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) has resulted in a new and lethal disease termed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Although there is an association between cardiovascular disease and COVID-19, the majority of patients who need cardiovascular care for the management of ischemic heart disease may not be infected with COVID-19. The objective of this document is to provide recommendations for a systematic approach for the care of patients with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a recognition of two major challenges in providing recommendations for AMI care in …

Covid-19 Infection Unmasking Brugada Syndrome, D. Chang, M. Saleh, Y. Garcia-Bengo, E. Choi, L. Epstein, J. Willner

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Feasibility Of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation In A Patient With Deep Brain Stimulators, M. Grabie, J. Gabriels, K. Xiang, C. S. Elayi, J. N. Makaryus, J. N. Catanzaro

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Author's Reply—Is It Really Covid-19?, D. Chang, L. M. Epstein

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The Covid-19 Pandemic And Acute Aortic Dissections In New York: A Matter Of Public Health., I. El-Hamamsy, D. R. Brinster, J. J. Derose, L. N. Girardi, K. Hisamoto, M. N. Imam, S. Itagaki, P. A. Kurlansky, C. Lau, H. Takayama, +3 Additional Authors

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A Comparison Of Existing Risk Prediction Models In Patients Undergoing Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, B. Worku, M. Gaudino, D. Avgerinos, K. Ramasubbu, I. Gambardella, I. Gulkarov, S. Khin

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© 2020 The Author(s) Background: Patients undergoing consideration for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) require an immediate risk profile assessment in the setting of incomplete information. A number of survival prediction models for critically ill patients and patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery or institution of VA-ECMO support have been designed. We assess the ability of these models to predict outcomes in a cohort of patients undergoing institution of VA-ECMO for cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest. Methods: Fifty-one patients undergoing institution of VA-ECMO support were retrospectively analyzed. APACHE II, SOFA, SAPS II, Encourage, SAVE, and ACEF scores were calculated. Their ability …

Multifocal Extracranial Mycotic Aneurysms In A Patient With Endocarditis, A. M. Spring, M. A. Catalano, B. F. Farber, K. V. Krishnasastry, P. J. Yu

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© 2020 This report describes the case of a 44-year-old man with Streptococcus gallolyticus (formerly S. bovis) endocarditis requiring surgical mitral valve replacement who developed multifocal extracranial mycotic aneurysms after the resolution of infection.

Management Of Elective Aortic Valve Replacement Over The Long Term In The Era Of Covid-19, C. Basman, C. A. Kliger, L. Pirelli, S. J. Scheinerman

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European Heart Rhythm Association (Ehra) International Consensus Document On How To Prevent, Diagnose, And Treat Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infections - Endorsed By The Heart Rhythm Society (Hrs), The Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (Aphrs), The Latin American Heart Rhythm Society (Lahrs), International Society For Cardiovascular Infectious Diseases (Iscvid) And The European Society Of Clinical Microbiology And Infectious Diseases (Escmid) In Collaboration With The European Association For Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Eacts), C. Blomström-Lundqvist, V. Traykov, P. A. Erba, H. Burri, J. C. Nielsen, M. G. Bongiorni, J. Poole, G. Boriani, L. M. Epstein, E. Mangoni, +10 Additional Authors

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© 2019 The Author(s). Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology. Pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices are potentially life-saving treatments for a number of cardiac conditions, but are not without risk. Most concerning is the risk of a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection, which is associated with significant morbidity, increased hospitalizations, reduced survival, and increased healthcare costs. Recommended preventive strategies such as administration of intravenous antibiotics before implantation are well recognized. Uncertainties have remained about the role of various preventive, diagnostic, and treatment measures such as skin antiseptics, pocket …

Inpatient Use Of Ambulatory Telemetry Monitors For Covid-19 Patients Treated With Hydroxychloroquine And/Or Azithromycin, D. Chang, M. Saleh, J. Gabriels, H. Ismail, B. Goldner, J. Willner, S. Beldner, R. Mitra, R. John, L. M. Epstein

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Hrs/Ehra/Aphrs/Lahrs/Acc/Aha Worldwide Practice Update For Telehealth And Arrhythmia Monitoring During And After A Pandemic., N. Varma, N. F. Marrouche, L. Aguinaga, C. M. Albert, E. Arbelo, J. Choi, M. K. Chung, G. Conte, L. M. Epstein, P. D. Varosy, +13 Additional Authors

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