Exercise is safe, beneficial for heart failure
Amongst patients with heart failure (HF), exercise therapy is positively associated with lower mortality and higher survival rates, along with... Read more
3D printing technology reduces risks of TAVR complications
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a procedure used for intermediate, high-risk, and inoperable patients with severe narrowing... Read more
Length of hospital stay impacts outcomes post TAVR
According to new research, patients who stay in the hospital for more than 72 hours when undergoing transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve... Read more
Growing use of hybrid imaging in ischaemic heart disease
Recent advances in noninvasive cardiac imaging technologies have altered the diagnostic approach to patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).... Read more
Similarity between high-risk atherosclerotic plaque and cancer cells
A surprising discovery by Lund University researchers may lead to a better approach in the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerotic plaque.... 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
Communicating About Difficult Medical Decisions
The Most Dangerous Procedure in the Hospital? Communication is central... Read more
Pursuing a Culture of Safety: The Importance of Self-Regulation
Professional self-regulation is effective when dealing with staff with... Read more
Improving diagnostic stewardship by using new microbiological technologies
Describes an episode of sepsis in a leukaemia patient, whose treatment... Read more
Delivering on Dose Reduction Promises
With more than 60 years’ experience in the field of Radiology, Zwanger-Pesiri... Read more
Appropriate Imaging and Clinical Decision Support
"We shape our tools, and thereafter our tools shape us” (McLuhan)... Read more
Emirates Critical Care conference: where east meets west
Professor Hussain Al Rahma is Head of the Emergency and Critical Care... Read more
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Unbelievably small and light mechanical chest compression device In case of a sudden cardiac arrest, immediate chest compressions are required. Performing manual chest compressions well for an extended period of time is almost impossible. Thanks to...
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Emergency monitor and defibrillator with touchscreen The DEFIGARD Touch 7 is an indispensable tool for rescuers. The device is extremely compact and offers the latest defibrillation technology in combination with comprehensive monitoring functions....