CorHealth Documents

DISCLAIMER: The information in this resource centre represents general guidance based on current practice and available evidence. The documents in the resource centre were developed by provincial clinical experts, reflecting best knowledge at the time of writing, and is subject to revision based on changing circumstances and conditions. This information is intended to be “guidance rather than directive,” and is not meant to replace clinical judgment. Reference to Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the documents should not replace or supersede the IPAC and PPE protocols or directives in place at your hospital.

Cardiac, Stroke, and Vascular Guidance Documents

• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac, Stroke, and Vascular Memo #1 - Clinical Guidance Recommendations to Ramp Down Non-Emergent/Non-Urgent Acute Care Activities (January 6, 2022)

Cardiac Guidance Documents

• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #15 - Triaging Cardiac Imaging Services During COVID-19 (September 16, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #14 - Recommendations for an Approach to Resuming In-Person Outpatient Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Services in Ontario (June 17, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #13 - Recommendations for an Ontario Approach to Resuming Echocardiographic Services during COVID-19 (June 15, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #12 - Recommendations for an Approach to the Provision of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation during COVID-19 in Ontario (May 12, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #11 - Recommendations for an Ontario Approach to Triaging Echocardiographic Services During COVID-19 (April 29, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #10 - Recommendations for an Ontario Approach to Prioritization of Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Response to Phases of COVID-19 (April 24, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #9 - Recommendations for an Ontario Approach to Prioritization of Cardiac Surgical Procedures for Treatment of Coronary Artery, Valvular and Other Cardiac Disease in Response to Phases of COVID-19 (April 24, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #8 - Recommendations for Resuming Selective Urgent Outpatient Cardiac Procedures, and Surgeries (April 13, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #7 - Immediate Reduction in Cardiac Procedures & Surgeries (April 4, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #6 – Recommendations for an Ontario Approach to Managing Referrals for Cardiac Services During COVID-19 (January 6, 2022)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #5 - Recommendations for an Ontario Approach to Provision of Non-Hospital Echocardiography Services During COVID-19 (September 16, 2020) – Version 2
• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #4 - Recommendations for an Ontario Approach to Managing Catheter Based Structural Heart Procedures During COVID-19 (March 30, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #3 - Recommendations for an Ontario Approach to Managing STEMI During COVID-19 (April 21, 2020) – Version 2
• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #2 - Recommendations for an Ontario Approach to Provision of Hospital Echocardiography Services During COVID-19 (September 16, 2020) – Version 2
• CorHealth COVID-19 Cardiac Memo #1 - Recommendations for an Ontario Approach to Managing Cardiac Electrophysiology During COVID-19 (March 24, 2020)

Heart Failure Guidance Documents

• CorHealth Info Sheet - Bumetanide Access Through the Exceptional Access Program (EAP) During COVID-19 (April 24, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Heart Failure Memo #1 - Recommendations for an Ontario Approach for Ambulatory Monitoring & Management of Heart Failure During COVID-19 (January 6, 2022)

Stroke Guidance Documents

• CorHealth COVID-19 Stroke Memo #6 – Recommendations for Designated Stroke Hospitals When Developing Regional Contingency Plans for Acute Stroke Care (October 14, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Stroke Memo #5 – Recommendations for an Approach to Ramping Up In-Person Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic Services in Ontario (August 7, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Stroke Memo #4 – Recommendations for an Approach to Resuming Outpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Services in Ontario (July 7, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Stroke Memo #3 – Recommendations for an Ontario Approach to Engage & Support Caregivers for Persons with Stroke during COVID-19 (June 11, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Stroke Memo #2 – Recommendations for an Ontario Approach to the Provision of Stroke Rehabilitation During COVID-19 (April 20, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Stroke Memo #1 – Ambulatory Imaging & Cardiac Investigations for TIA and Minor Stroke During COVID-19 (March 31, 2020)

Vascular Guidance Documents

• CorHealth COVID-19 Vascular Memo #2 - Recommendations for an Ontario Approach to Prioritization of Vascular Surgical and Endovascular Procedures in Response to Phases of COVID-19 (April 28, 2020)
• CorHealth COVID-19 Vascular Memo #1 - Recommendations for an Ontario Approach to Managing Vascular Surgery During COVID-19 (March 27, 2020)

Virtual Care

• CorHealth Ontario - Virtual Care Key Findings, Considerations, and Resources (November 23, 2020)
• CorHealth Resources - Central Repository of Virtual Resources (April 17, 2020)