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,... 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
Ensuring Patient Access to Guideline-Based Therapies
Misalignment between evidence-informed clinical care guideline recommendations and reimbursement policies has created care gaps that lead to... 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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Servant leadership: A journey, not a race
Servant leadership offers a fresh approach to meeting the critical leadership... Read more
Designing a Hospital Cardiology Outreach Service
The cardiology team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Fo... Read more
Osama Elhassan
Head of E-Health Section - Health Data & Information Analysis Department,... Read more
Distributing a life source in Africa
Lifebank has developed crucial infrastructure in Nigeria, enabling the... Read more
Antimicrobial Stewardship in the ICU
Treating patients with multidrugresistant (MDR) pathogens is an increasing... Read more
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