High-Speed Imaging for Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis
A new type of medical imaging technology that could diagnose cardiovascular disease by measuring ultrasound signals from molecules exposed to... Read more
High Risk of Bleeding with Dabigatran in AFib
According to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, patients with atrial fibrillation who take the blood thinner dabigatran are at... Read more
Nonobstructive CAD Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attack, Death
The findings of a new U.S. study published in JAMA revealed that those diagnosed with nonobstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) had a remarkably... Read more
ESC Congress Returns to Barcelona and Munich in 2017 and 2018
The largest cardiology meeting in the world hosts over 30 000 cardiovascular medical professionals during the five day event.The European Society... Read more
Coping with Pre-Hospital Stroke Symptoms
Strokes are a major cause of death and long-term disability globally, including in developing countries. In China, strokes are also the leading... 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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MIR Congress Preview
The opportunity to mingle with renowned radiologists from Europe, North... Read more
Trends in Point of Care Testing
Key Points • Point-of-care testing, with the advances in technology and... Read more
POCTED: Use of Point of Care Test Devices in Emergency Department
Use of point-of-care test devices in the emergency department has shown... Read more
Hospital Finance: Managing in the Current Financial Climate
Alternative financing at hospital level can make a difference.In an environment... Read more
Enabling machine learning in critical care
Critical care units are home to some of the most sophisticated patient... Read more
Renal Replacement Therapy for Acute Kidney Injury: Questions Remain
Eric Hoste is Professor in Medicine and Head of Clinic at Ghent University... Read more
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The SpiroScout SP incorporates the latest ultrasound technology and can be used in combination with SCHILLER ECG devices. This new concept offers many benefits, as it simplifies the handling of the measurements and the data management for...