Congenital Heart Surgery: High-Quality Hospitals Offer Lowest-Cost Care
A new study has found that US children’s hospitals providing the highest-quality care for children undergoing heart surgery also appear to deliver... Read more
Routine CCTA Screening Not Necessary For Diabetics
In a recent study published in JAMA and presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2014, Joseph B. Muhlestein, MD, and... Read more
Zirconium Cyclosilicate Effective For Hyperkalaemia
In a new study published in JAMA and presented this week at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2014, researchers evaluated... Read more
Overall Heart Disease Mortality Declines
During 2000-2010, the overall heart disease death rate declined annually in the United States, although mortality increased for certain heart... Read more
In-Hospital Heart Attack: Higher Risk of Death?
Patients who experienced a certain type of heart attack while hospitalised for conditions other than acute coronary syndromes were at greater... 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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Creating Stronger Bonds Between Health Managers And Clinicians
Managers and clinicians in health and social care are committed profes... Read more
Physiotherapy Services in the Australian ICU
Physiotherapists are key members of the Australian intensive care unit... Read more
An Introduction to Robots in Anaesthesia
Technological advancement has made robots an integral part of several fields,... Read more
Don't Forget to Ask! The Patient and Relative Perspective
There has been good progress in the last decade to ensure that the patient... Read more
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Creating Safer HealthcareHealthcare professionals have long recognised... Read more
CT Diagnosis of Suspected Acute Aortic Syndrome
Protocols For Timely And Accurate Assessment Acute aortic syndrome (AAS)... Read more
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