Hypertension before age 40 poses heart/stroke event risk
A Duke Health-led study finds that young adults with high blood pressure before age 40 have greater risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD)... Read more
Does inhaled inorganic nitrite improve heart failure patients' exercise capacity?
According to a new study in JAMA, the use of an inhaler with inorganic nitrite was not effective in improving exercise capacity in patients... Read more
Using home BP data for assessing quality of hypertension care
A Viewpoint article in JAMA recommends that quality measure stewards allow healthcare organisations to use home blood pressure monitoring... Read more
Vitamin D important for cardiorespiratory fitness?
Vitamin D is commonly associated with healthy bones. New research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology suggests the... Read more
How bioactive compounds in cocoa help keep the heart healthy
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition supports a growing body of evidence on the heart health benefits of... Read more
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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
How to Become a Cardiologist in 5 Steps
Like any other job, entering the field of cardiology requires academic experience and intensive training. Despite how simple it sounds, becoming a cardiologist is in fact, not an easy task. It may be tough to get your foot in the door and it is indeed, a long process but with hard work and dedication, you’ll get there in the end. If you aspire... Read more
From Our Journals
Hospital Readmissions and Machine Learning
The need to improve the efficiency of the healthcare services has emerged... Read more
Critical Care Medicine in Korea
The Past, The Present and the Future History of Critical Care in Korea... Read more
Sarah Wickenden
CT3 Anaesthetics - Royal United Hospital Bath, UK TOP QUOTE FROM... Read more
How to Make Sense of Digital Chaos
What it Takes to be a Leader in the Digital Age In a world of fierce... Read more
Opportunities to Build a Better Care Continuum: From Global to Local
For staff working at the sharp edge of health services, whether in a... Read more
Appropriate Imaging and Clinical Decision Support
"We shape our tools, and thereafter our tools shape us” (McLuhan)... Read more
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