Cardiac mortality rates have increased in Massachusetts annually since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with exaggerated seasonal patterns and upticks in at-home deaths, according to new population-based data. The findings stand somewhat in contrast to reports showing a downward trend for cardiac hospitalizations over the same time period but bolster the notion that some patients who need care aren't being treated properly.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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