The impact of COVID-19 on Latinos, theme of the American Heart Association (AHA)

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<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The American Heart Association (AHA) is working with researchers, medical experts, community leaders, businesses, and families to reduce the impact of the coronavirus.
“data-reactid =” 24 “>The American Heart Association (AHA) is working with researchers, medical experts, community leaders, businesses, and families to reduce the impact of the coronavirus.

As part of these efforts, the AHA invites you to participate in a webinar to address inequalities in healthcare and health services that affect Latinos, this Wednesday, June 10, at 3 p.m. ET.

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“data-reactid =” 27 “>Those interested in participating in this event should register here.

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• Implications of COVID-19 from the perspective of the economy, education, physical and mental health.
• The connection between health disparities and inequities related to the COVID-19 crisis.
• Solutions to address the current crisis of COVID-19 and its future implications. The following specialists will participate:

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Coronavirus and heart disease

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COVID-19, like most of the coronavirus family, is primarily a disease of the respiratory system. But reports show that people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or obesity who have heart disease or survived a stroke may be more vulnerable to serious complications.

Additionally, there are reports of infected individuals without underlying complications developing fatal arrhythmias from infection and inflammation that damage the heart muscle, and this may further illustrate a critical relationship between COVID-19 and the cardiovascular system.

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The organization is also aware of the needs of healthcare workers facing the coronavirus pandemic. “Our health workers are on the front line of this pandemic, and we are working with them to ensure they have the training and resources they need,” they say.

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