COVID-19

NEW EXCITING RCT Data for Decreasing Morbidity and Mortality for COVID-19 with Therapeutic Anticoagulation
Interim data from NHLBI examining 3 international trials suggesting decreased morbidity and  mortality for COVID-19 patients with therapeutic anticoagulation for patients not in the ICU.  Please share this important summary. IT CAN SAVE LIVES.

Considerations in Prophylaxis and Treatment of VTE in COVID-19 Patients
Important white paper issued by the COVID-19 Subcommittee of the American Venous Forum.

Late-Breaking COVID-19 Research Papers from Around the World
Click on each title to read the abstract or full study as published.

Thrombosis Risk Assessment in the Era of Coronavirus
Video presentation by Dr. Joseph Caprini on the relationship between COVID-19 and increased risk of thrombosis.
Link to Caprini DVT Risk Assessment Tool

Unraveling the Mystery of Clotting in COVID-19
Link to 20200507 Harvard Medical Grand Rounds video.

Global COVID-19 Community
Members of the AVF can opt-in to join a global online community to share their COVID-19 experiences with health care professionals from around the world. This is powered by DocMatter – the host of our AVF Exchange community.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Guidelines for the Lymphatic Disease Community
Helpful suggestions for lymphedema patients.

Elsevier COVID-19 Healthcare Hub
This hub includes open access to Elsevier’s latest evidence-based practices and resources for COVID-19, covering topics from symptom management to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing wellness.

Center for Disease Control
The latest COVID-19 recommendations and guidance from the CDC for Patients and Physicians

Society for Vascular Surgery
SVS COVID-19 Resource Page with VAM updates and member resources

American College of Surgeons
In response to the rapidly evolving challenges faced by hospitals related to COVID-19 and broad calls to curtail “elective” surgical procedures, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) provides guidance on the management of non-emergent operations.