Taking the Lead: Flu and Cardiovascular Disease

Taking the Lead: Flu and Cardiovascular Disease

Despite decades of medical history on the devastating impact of influenza and the importance of vaccinations, rates of vaccinations remain low and subspecialists are not strongly engaged in recommending vaccinations for higher risk patients. Education is needed for CV specialists to review the latest evidence that further supports the importance of influenza vaccination in patients with CVD and understand their role in ensuring these high-risk patients are vaccinated each year.

	Self-Paced Learning: Influenza and CV Care I January 15, 2021 Complete this self-paced interactive activity to learn about key data and how to talk to patients about vaccination.
	The Flu and CV Disease: The Full Story I Fall 2020 Share this infographic presenting key data on the importance of vaccination and the role of the CV clinician with your colleagues and print it out for your office!
	Expert Analysis \| Viral Illness and Cardiovascular Health - A Focus on Influenza I September 22, 2020 This Expert Review highlights the important evidence CV specialists should be aware of regarding influenza and CV outcomes.
	Podcast Series on the CV Clinician and Vaccination ACC CardiaCast: The Intersection of Influenza and Cardiovascular Disease (Part 1) I September 14, 2020 ACC CardiaCast: Deep Dive – Mechanisms Behind the Association Between Influenza and Acute CV Events (Part 2) I October 9, 2020 ACC CardiaCast: Influenza and COVID-19 – Influenza Vaccination is More Important Than Ever (Part 3) I December 4, 2020
	Interview \| ACCEL Lite: Flu Shots & CVD Prevention: Does COVID-19 Change Anything? I October 13, 2020 Listen to Matthew Martinez, Nihar Desai, and Michelle Kelsey discuss flu shots and cardiovascular disease prevention for Fall 2020. Does coronavirus alter anything?
	Resource \| Flu Risk Communications Guide Use this guide to help explain the risks of influenza to your cardiac patients.
	Interview \| A Conversation with Anthony S. Fauci, MD, on COVID-19 and Influenza I August 12, 2020 Read the interview with the country's top infectious disease specialist, Anthony S. Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, published in Cardiology Magazine.
	Infographic \| Number Check: National Immunization Awareness Month I August 12, 2020 Immunization For Vaccine-Preventable Diseases... By the Numbers.

	Self-Paced Learning: Influenza and CV Care I January 15, 2021 Complete this self-paced interactive activity to learn about key data and how to talk to patients about vaccination.
	The Flu and CV Disease: The Full Story I Fall 2020 Share this infographic presenting key data on the importance of vaccination and the role of the CV clinician with your colleagues and print it out for your office!
	Expert Analysis \| Viral Illness and Cardiovascular Health - A Focus on Influenza I September 22, 2020 This Expert Review highlights the important evidence CV specialists should be aware of regarding influenza and CV outcomes.
	Podcast Series on the CV Clinician and Vaccination ACC CardiaCast: The Intersection of Influenza and Cardiovascular Disease (Part 1) I September 14, 2020 ACC CardiaCast: Deep Dive – Mechanisms Behind the Association Between Influenza and Acute CV Events (Part 2) I October 9, 2020 ACC CardiaCast: Influenza and COVID-19 – Influenza Vaccination is More Important Than Ever (Part 3) I December 4, 2020
	Interview \| ACCEL Lite: Flu Shots & CVD Prevention: Does COVID-19 Change Anything? I October 13, 2020 Listen to Matthew Martinez, Nihar Desai, and Michelle Kelsey discuss flu shots and cardiovascular disease prevention for Fall 2020. Does coronavirus alter anything?
	Resource \| Flu Risk Communications Guide Use this guide to help explain the risks of influenza to your cardiac patients.
	Interview \| A Conversation with Anthony S. Fauci, MD, on COVID-19 and Influenza I August 12, 2020 Read the interview with the country's top infectious disease specialist, Anthony S. Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, published in Cardiology Magazine.
	Infographic \| Number Check: National Immunization Awareness Month I August 12, 2020 Immunization For Vaccine-Preventable Diseases... By the Numbers.