Patient Outcomes One Year after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
According to a new study published in JAMA, 12,000 patients who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), death rate after one... Read more
High Testosterone Levels Increase Risk of Heart Disease
A new study shows that sex hormones testosterone and oestrogen alter cardiovascular risk factors in a way that increases a man's risk of heart... Read more
Antidepressants Could Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes
Researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute have found that screening for and treating depression could help reduce the risk... Read more
Study Uses New Approach to Determine Who Benefits from Statin Therapy
According to new research, statin therapy provides the most benefit to patients with the highest genetic risk of heart attack. The research from... Read more
ESC: CVD Kills 51% of Women, Breast Cancer Kills 3%
CVD is the top cause of death in women in EuropeCardiovascular disease (CVD) kills 51% of women in Europe and breast cancer kills 3%, bucking... 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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