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June 2020 CARDIOVASCULAR CARE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMICFeaturing: Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MSc
Episode SummaryAlthough COVID-19 doesn't necessarily discriminate, some communities are far more susceptible to the disease. Clyde Yancy, MD, discusses reasons for these outcomes and the need to fully address healthcare disparities in America.
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Clyde Yancy, MD, and his colleagues at Northwestern observed data from China and Europe indicating that those with COVID-19 requiring mechanical ventilation, needing renal replacement therapy or dialysis, and ultimately dying from the disease were those with preexisting hypertension, diabetes or already established cardiovascular disease. Yancy believes preexisting health conditions and living circumstances impact outcomes. Social distancing and strict hand hygiene can be difficult for many who cannot work from home, live in crowded conditions or may not have access to hand sanitizer and other supplies such as face masks. He hopes this pandemic can be a pivot point for the nation to address health disparities. |
Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MSc is a cardiologist and chief of the division of cardiology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and a past president of the American Heart Association.
Dr. Yancy has received recognition for clinical and research expertise in the field of heart failure and has additional interests in cardiomyopathy, heart valve diseases, hypertension, and prevention. He is also associate director of Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, and is the Magerstadt Professor of Medicine, professor of medical social sciences, and vice-dean of diversity and inclusion at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Refer a PatientNorthwestern Medicine welcomes the opportunity to partner with you in caring for your patients.
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