With the death toll from the massive, record-breaking earthquakes that took place on Monday, Feb. 6 climbing to more than 20,000 people in Syria and Turkey, hospitals severely damaged, and health care professionals and others on the front lines helping to treat thousands of wounded, the ACC continues to keep members in both countries, along with their families, patients, colleagues, and fellow citizens, in our thoughts and prayers.

"Tragedies like this are a somber reminder that while we shoulder the burden of cardiovascular disease together, we also shoulder the burdens of unexpected events and natural disasters that bring with them unprecedented devastation and challenges," said ACC President Edward T. A. Fry, MD, FACC. "The College has reached out to our members and leaders in the impacted areas, expressing our support during this very challenging time and our deepest sympathies and condolences to those who have lost loved ones."

The following groups are among those providing on-the-ground support to help survivors:

• Doctors Without Borders
• Center for Disaster Philanthropy
• Americares.org

Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases, ACC International, Turkey, Syria

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