#EuroHeartCare: Visualising Calcified Coronary Arteries Improves Lifestyle
According to a new study, patients with newly diagnosed coronary artery disease can be motivated to change their lifestyles when shown images... Read more
Milk Proteins Protect against Cardiovascular Disease
According to a new study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, some proteins and sugars mixed together and heated into new compounds and... Read more
Earlier Surgical Intervention for Mitral Valve Disease Better
According to an article published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, earlier surgical intervention and less invasive techniques when treating... Read more
Cardiovascular Disease - UK's No. 1 Killer among Women
While cancer has overtaken cardiovascular disease as the number one killer in the UK among men, cardiovascular disease still remains the most... Read more
The Million Hearts CVD Risk Reduction Model
Heart attacks and stroke continue to be the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. The CDC reports that approximately 610,000 people... 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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Risks of contrast agent administration
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Risks in Dietary Supplements
Risks in Dietary SupplementsThe use of natural substances for treatment... Read more
Self-Assessment for Hospitals
Quality accreditation can provide a sustainable competitive advantage to... Read more
Facilitated glucose control in the ICU through nutrition
As recently as 2010, the view of metabolic requirements for patients admitted... Read more
Health and Wellbeing of the Workforce
Workforce Health Must Be a PriorityThe National Health Service (NHS) must... Read more
Point-of-Care US: A New Service Delivery Model
Medical care in the Netherlands is organised through a gatekeeper, the... Read more
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