New Test Can Predict Sudden Cardiac Death in Haemodialysis Patients
Dr. Akiyoshi Hashimoto, a cardiologist at Sapparo Medical University in Japan has developed a test that can predict sudden death in haemodialysis... Read more
Billions Could be Saved with Proper Implementation
Pranav Puri, a first-year undergrad at the University of Chicago has researched the economic impact of implementation of appropriate use criteria... Read more
What Happens When Cardiologists are Away?
There are two major cardiology conferences in the U.S. These include the American Heart Association conference which takes place in the fall... Read more
Atrial Fibrillation Increases Risk of NSTEMI
New research suggests that atrial fibrillation or irregular heartbeat is associated with only one type of heart attack. The study was led by... Read more
Creating Artificial Blood Vessels
Vienna University of Technology and Vienna Medical University have developed artificial blood vessels from a special elastomer material which... 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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Is Enteral Feeding Feasible Early After Abdominal Crisis?
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Fluid Choices in Brain Injury
Fluid management for acute brain damage has changed profoundly in the last... Read more
Antimicrobial Stewardship in the ICU
Treating patients with multidrugresistant (MDR) pathogens is an increasing... Read more
Establishing a relationship of trust and care
The chaplain is a resource of ethically competent support and a compassionate... Read more
Let's change before we have to
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