AICARM Onlus enters into agreements and has an agreement with the University Hospital of Careggi, Florence, the Italian Auxological Institute of Milan and Confindustria Florence

Florence - Spread of science and its discoveries, never as in this period does it seem necessary to take care of and worry about this happening. In particular, when the science in question is concerned with cardiovascular diseases, which are not only much more widespread than we think, but can be managed in a way that improves the quality of life and care of patients together with healthcare professionals. An important way for this to happen are conventions, which make it possible to create distribution channels that are more difficult to reach with solo activities. It is the path taken by AIRCAM Onlus,  which in recent days has signed three agreements with different realities: the Careggi University Hospital (AOU) (Florence), the Italian Auxological Institute (Milan) and Confindustria Florence. 

The first agreement, with the Careggi AOU, is dedicated to the collaboration and support of the Cardiomyopathies Unit, directed by Prof. Olivotto. 

The second agreement establishes a wide-ranging collaboration between AICARM and the Italian Auxological Institute, dedicated to the Cardiomyopathies Center of the S. Luca Hospital, directed by Prof. Crotti, with the advice of Prof. Cecchi. It is a scientific hospitalization and treatment institute (IRCCS) whose exclusive mission is scientific research and the treatment of patients at hospital and outpatient level. It is present with various structures in Lombardy, Piedmont, Lazio and Romania. Among the areas of excellence of the Italian Auxological Institute are the Cardiomyopathies Center and the Genetic Arrhythmias Center.

The agreement with these two institutions provides for a reciprocal dissemination of information relating to the activities carried out, as well as the planning and implementation of joint initiatives. Specifically, for AICARM, starting with its members, it is a question of promoting knowledge of the activities carried out both by the Cardiomyopathies Unit of the AOU Careggi and by the Italian Auxological Institute in the field of research, diagnosis and treatment of Cardiomyopathies. In turn, these institutions contribute to spreading the knowledge of the activities carried out by AICARM onlus. Furthermore, the agreement provides for the exchange of information between the two associations and the development and implementation of projects of common interest. 

The agreement signed by Confindustria Firenze and AICARM, instead it has the purpose of promoting the installation of the "Automated External Defibrillator" (AED) in the workplace, and disseminate the usefulness of first aid training that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which is essential to allow the survival and integrity of brain functions in the event of cardiac arrest. Current laws provide for the mandatory presence of the AED only in the sports field , which can be used by anyone in case of need. Furthermore also raise awareness companies on the correct lifestyles of workers to prevent cardiovascular disease