LDL-C Associated With Narrowing Of Aortic Valve
According to a new study published in JAMA, genetic predisposition to elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is associated with... Read more
Early Neuroimaging Scans Can Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
According to a systematic review conducted by cardiologists, neuroscientists and psychiatrists from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai,... Read more
Heart Attacks: Genetic Link Weaker Than Thought
Results of a new study debunk the long-standing belief linking heart attacks to family history and genetics. These new findings may help those... Read more
Flu Vaccine: Key to Preventing Heart Disease?
A new study published in Vaccine reveals for the first time the molecular mechanism which helps to explain how flu vaccines may be able to prevent... Read more
Synthetic Peptide Mimics Good Cholesterol
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have successfully created a synthetic molecule that has the ability to mimic good cholesterol.... 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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European Perfusionists in ECLS/ECMO: Roles & Responsibilities
Since its first clinical use in the 1950s, the set-up and management of... Read more
Innovative Solutions Addressing Challenges of Complex Cardiovascular Disease
An integrated approach to interventional cardiovascular medicine According... Read more
CT and MRI Market in Cyprus: An Overview
It can be said that the diagnostic imaging sector in Cyprus could observe... Read more
Brexit’s Brutal Blow to the NHS
“I’m sorry. I’m just so sorry.” It’s 8am. Two junior doctors, one En... Read more
Ultrasound-guided mechanical ventilation
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is now a tool used worldwide, integrating... Read more
Value-Based Radiology: View from the United States
As the United States moves to value-based healthcare, how should radiology... Read more
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