The valsartan recall saga continues
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been recalling several blood pressure medications that contain valsartan. The drug is commonly... Read more
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy reduces mortality in heart failure patients
Approximately 6.5 million adults in the US are affected by heart failure. The prevalence of heart failure continues to increase. Cardiac... Read more
More experienced operators, better TAVR outcomes
A new study that explored the relationship between procedural volume and in-hospital adverse events shows that individual operator experience... Read more
Why do women have to wait longer for help when having a heart attack?
According to a new study published in the European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care , women should call an ambulance immediately... Read more
The role of social media in cardiology
Social media #SoMe can now be considered one of the most important methods of communication in healthcare, especially in cardiology. Twitter,... Read more
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The Death of the Stethoscope? Heart Doctors Have Their Say
Most people don't think much about stethoscopes but the fact is that this tool, so commonly associated with doctors, is at a crossroads. Having been in use for nearly two centuries, the stethoscope is in the midst of a debate with respect to its utility in healthcare. Over the years, medical technology has advanced to a great extent. The sounds... Read more
How Does a Local Heart Foundation Benefit Research and Public Health?
HerzstiftungOlten is a local foundation connected to the Swiss Heart Foundation. I initiated the foundation of the Herzstiftung Olten 25 years ago. I realised, that a national organisation has difficulty to reach people on the ground. National heart foundations are usually supporting cardiovascular research and besides are active in making... Read more
Why I’m a Cardiofeminist
A gynaecardiologist means a cardiologist for women. I want better cardiovascular healthcare for females, but I also want a better position for female cardiologists. In the U.S. and many other countries the position of a female cardiologist is still very inferior compared to the male. I know that female cardiologists are more interested in the... Read more
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Leading and Learning in the Real World
Leadership is a generic term, so when we talk about leaders in the NHS... Read more
Guest Editorial
Creating Safer Healthcare Healthcare professionals have long recognised... Read more
Virtual reality clinic: a case study
The growing role of VR in healthcare. How has VR developed and... Read more
Artificial intelligence and radiology: human-machine collaboration is key
Human-machine collaboration is key. Should radiologists be buying... Read more
Digital transformation and the subconscious
Shaping the minds of organisations Professor Werner Leodolter... Read more
“Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.”
The COmpetency-BAsed Training programme in Intensive Care for Europe and... Read more
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