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What are the challenges that arrhythmia patients can face amid the current pandemic?

Arrhythmia patient care during public health restrictions

The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. Since the beginning of the pandemic we have experienced many changes to our way of life which have included lockdowns, work from home, school closures and remote learning, social distancing, masks and vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic will come to an end but […]

COVID-19 Vaccine: How will it affect Arrhythmias?

COVID-19 vaccination and heart arrhythmia considerations

COVID-19 was initially thought to be primarily a respiratory illness. However, over time we learned that it can also have a significant impact on other organ systems, including the heart. People with a history of cardiovascular disease are at higher risk of COVID-19 related complications, including hospitalization and death.  COVID-19 infection puts additional stress on […]