Apr 15th, 2020
COVID-19 Content: An AHA Compendium
The American Heart Association is working to ensure optimal care for patients with cardiovascular disease who contract coronavirus (COVID-19). Patients with underlying cardiovascular diseases appear to have an increased risk for adverse outcomes with COVID-19. Here are some helpful resources for health systems, clinics, care providers, patients and the public.
Science News & AHA Journals
- Interim guidance for basic and advanced life support with COVID-19
- Protecting Medical Trainees on the COVID-19 Frontlines
- COVID-19 Guidance for Women's Health (PDF)
- AHA Journal COVID-19 content
- Circulation Video Series: COVID Updates From the Front Lines
- Role of the AHA during COVID-19
- HFSA/ACC/AHA statement addresses concerns re: using RAAS antagonists in COVID-19
- From CEO Nancy Brown: Compassion amid crisis: AHA presidents awed by COVID-19 response
- News release: Patients with COVID-19 taking ACE-I and ARBS should continue treatment
- News release: AHA, other health care groups issue urgent call for action on medical equipment shortages