Respiratory Illnesses – Differentials leading to Diagnosis The flu and COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus that’s led to the current pandemic, are both infectious respiratory illnesses. Although the symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu can look similar, the two illnesses are caused by different viruses. Let’s throw in the…
Debra Isaac and Paul W.M. Fedak: It is eerily quiet in our hospital cardiac units. It shouldn’t be By Debra Isaac and Paul W.M. Fedak As health-care professionals, we are focused on preparing for and implementing effective management strategies for the onslaught of COVID-19 patients within our health…
Pregnancy & Echocardiography Pregnancy puts increased stress on the heart and circulatory system. With this in mind, more diagnostic testing and monitoring need to be done with women who have pre-existing cardiovascular health concerns or are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease during pregnancy. According to a recent report released…