March 11, 2020

Impact of the Corona Virus

American College of Cardiology Cancels Meeting in Response to Outbreak The American College of Cardiology announced yesterday the cancellation of its annual meeting due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. The ACC/WCC meeting was to be held in Chicago at the end of the month, attracting thousands of physicians and researchers from around the world. Organizers say this is the first time in its 69-year history that the meeting has been cancelled.

Heart Disease and Diabetes Increase Corona Virus Risk Patients with cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, cancer and diabetes are at increased risk for contracting COVID-19 and have a worse prognosis, said the American College of Cardiology in a clinical bulletin released March 6.

PLUS: The Effects of Exercise on the Heart

American Heart Association Says Like Medicine, Benefits of Exercise Are Dose Dependent When it comes to the benefits of exercise more is not always better. According to a Scientific Statement published February 26 in the journal Circulation while exercise is associated with many positive health benefits, just like medicine, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing.