Heart Catheterisation: Arm Is Safer Access Point
A new study shows that patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing coronary angiogram, a procedure used to assess blockages in the heart's... Read more
Mobile App Speeds Treatment for Heart Attack Patients
CodeHeart, a mobile app developed at MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, allows heart attack patients to... Read more
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Does Not Reduce Risk of Adverse Events
According to a study published in JAMA, an additional 18 months of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after coronary stent replacement did not... Read more
Anticoagulant Bivalirudin May Improve Outcomes Compared to Heparin
According to a study published in JAMA, patients who experienced a heart attack and underwent a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) show... Read more
Non-Primary Care Settings Can Improve Detection of Hypertension
According to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, expanding blood pressure screenings to non-primary care settings can... 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 national... 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 subject... 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 to be... Read more
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Patient Safety and Social Media
Patientsafe represents a group of healthcare staff focused on introducing... Read more
Cognitive Impairment After Critical Illness: Prevention and Treatment
Why did you decide to investigate NTF-prep? Long-term cognitive impairment... Read more
Radiology in the Care Continuum
Where do you see radiology’s place in the care continuum? I see radiologists... 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 h... Read more
eCardiology: Bringing Industry and Clinical Practice Together
What to expect from the 4th Congress on eCardiology and ehealth in Berlin,... Read more
Morten Elbæk Petersen, CEO, sundhed.dk
“Understand stakeholders’needs and strategies –sometimes before they areaware... Read more
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