New Study Highlights Need for Earlier PAH Diagnosis and Treatment
According to a new study, treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in patients younger than 55 years significantly improves their... Read more
Cognitive Problems are Common after Cardiac Arrest
A major international study led by Lund University (Sweden) has found that half of all cardiac arrest survivors experience problems with cognitive... Read more
Understanding the Causes of Sudden Death
Spanish and US researchers have discovered that the transition to calcium alternans, an arrhythmia associated with increased risk of sudden death,... Read more
Periodontitis Treatment Prevents Heart Disease
A new study by the scientists at Forsyth and Boston University sheds more light on the connection between the mouth and the heart. The study,... Read more
Atrial Fibrillation Patients Receive Unnecessary Blood Thinners
A letter by UCSF researchers published in JAMA Internal Medicine provides evidence that a quarter of all atrial fibrillation (AF) patients at... 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
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Risks in Dietary Supplements
Risks in Dietary Supplements The use of natural substances for treatment... Read more
A Life Course Approach to Cardiovascular Ageing
Although cardiovascular disease (CVD) is rare until middle age, it has... Read more
Appropriate Imaging and Clinical Decision Support
"We shape our tools, and thereafter our tools shape us” (McLuhan)... Read more
Reducing avoidable harm and death from sepsis and acute kidney injury
Achieving large-scale behaviour change with the NHS Wales programme... Read more
3D Printed Kidney Phantoms Will Optimise Radiation Dose
How can affordable cost 3D printed kidney phantoms assist nuclear medicine... Read more
Critically Ill Diabetic Patients
The Case for Liberal Glycaemic Management Background Several large... Read more
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