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Heart Deaths Surge 17% at Home Post-COVID

5/31/2025

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A troubling 17% surge in heart-related deaths at home has emerged in the U.S. since the Covid pandemic, according to researchers at Mass General Brigham. This alarming trend points to patients missing critical care due to Covid-induced heart damage, lifestyle shifts, and a growing reluctance to seek hospital treatment, especially impacting young Americans.

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A troubling 17% surge in heart-related deaths at home has emerged in the U.S. since the Covid pandemic, according to researchers at Mass General Brigham. This alarming trend points to patients missing critical care due to Covid-induced heart damage, lifestyle shifts, and a growing reluctance to seek hospital treatment, especially impacting young Americans.