General Vascular Resources
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.
General
- GTA Vascular Surgery Services During Phase 3 of COVID19 Pandemic (April 10, 2021)
- AHA Journals – Challenges and Potential Solutions of Stroke Care During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak (April 2, 2020)
- AHA Journals – Protected Code Stroke Hyperacute Stroke Management During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic Protected Code Stroke (March 26, 2020)
- SVS Webinar – SVS COVID-19 Town Hall Series: The Impact of COVID-19 on Education, Training, and Wellness (April 3, 2020)
- JACC Clinical Guidance Page – COVID-19 Clinical Guidance for Global Cardiovascular Clinicians
Vascular Surgery Guidance and Support
- SVU Guidance - Vascular Laboratory Responses During COVID-19 Pandemic (March 27, 2020)
- SVS Website - COVID-19 Resources for Members
- ACS Guidelines - COVID-19 Guidelines for Triage of Vascular Surgery Patients (March 24, 2020)
- VSGBI Memo – COVID-19 Virus and Vascular Surgery (March 20, 2020)
Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidance and Webinars
Guidance
- CCS Guidance – Cardiovascular Training During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada (April 24, 2020)
- CCS Guidance - Reducing in-hospital spread and the optimal use of resources for the care of hospitalized cardiovascular patients during the COVID-19 pandemic (March 30, 2020)
- CCS Guidance - Community-based Care of the Cardiovascular Patient During the COVID-19 Pandemic (March 25, 2020)
- CCS Guidance - COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease: What the Cardiac Healthcare Provider Should Know (March 22, 2020)
- CCS Guidance - COVID-19 and concerns regarding use of cardiovascular medications (March 20, 2020)
- CCS Guidance - Ambulatory management and diagnostic testing during the COVID-19 crisis (March 17, 2020)
- CCS_CSCS_CANCARE Memo - ECMO Coordinated Response Team (March 17, 2020)
- CCS Guidance – COVID-19 Rapid Response Team
Webinar
- CSS Webinar - Canadian Perspectives – Vascular (June 17, 2020)
- CCS Webinar - CRITICAL! ICU Care for Cardiovascular Practitioner: Guidance from the Canadian Cardiovascular Critical Care Society (April 29, 2020)
- CCS Webinar – COVID-19 eChat Check-up: Burning questions in the COVID era: Responsible use of PPE and navigating Code Blue (April 16, 2020)
- CCS Webinar – The CCS COVID-19 Rapid Response Team presents: Cardiovascular Considerations & Treatment Tips for Patients with COVID-19 (April 1, 2020)
- CCS Webinar - A Call for Clinical Acumen: Care Delivery in the COVID-19 Era (April 15, 2020)
- CCS Webinar - COVID-19 & the Cardiovascular Patient: Practical advice for implementing recommendation from the CCS COVID-19 Rapid Response Team (March 25, 2020)
Rehabilitation
- AACVPR Infographic – Returning with Care: How to Safely Open your Program
- AACVPR Considerations - Considerations for Resuming In-Center Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Services
Virtual Rehab Resources
- AACVPR Coronavirus Resources
- BACPR Guidance - Regarding Provision of Cardiac Rehabilitation Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- CorHealth Resource - Quality Indicators for Virtual Cardiovascular Rehabilitation during COVID-19 and Beyond (May 22, 2020)
- BACPR Resources - Cardiac Rehab Programmes During the COVID-19 Outbreak (April 3, 2020)
- CACPR Resources - Important Information Related to COVID-19
- CRNO Resources - Cardiovascular Rehab in COVID Times
- UHN Cardiac College Resources - Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program
- UOHI Resources - Patient Guides
Community Supports
- UOHI Webinar – Top 10 Tips to Staying Physical Active During COVID-19 Pandemic (June 12, 2020)
- UOHI Webinar – Managing Our Emotions During the COVID-19 Pandemic (May 22, 2020)
- UOHI Webinar – Top 10 Tips for Eating Healthy During COVID-19 Pandemic (May 8, 2020)
- HSF Webinar – Practical virtual rehabilitation and self-management techniques during COVID-19 for people living with heart conditions (April 24, 2020)
- Wounds Canada - COVID-19 Pandemic: Caring for the Carer: Three Part Series (April 14, 16, 18, 2020)
- HSF Webinar - Sex and Gender Differences in the Risk & Management of COVID-19 (April 16, 2020)
- HSF Webinar - Caregiving Challenges During COVID-19 and Practical Supports for Staying Afloat (April 9, 2020)
- HSF Webinar - Support, self-management & self-care during COVID-19 for people with stroke, heart conditions & vascular cognitive impairment (March 31, 2020)
- HSF - Interim Courses & Virtual Offerings During COVID 19 Pandemic (self-directed)
- HSF - Community Support Groups