Cardiac Rehabilitation: Gender Analysis & Women's Participation
A study was conducted to observe gender differences on uptake of secondary prevention (SP) and cardiac rehabilitation (CR) services. Sex-based inequalities... Read more
ESC Congress 2015 Programme Now Online
The pre-arranged scientific programme for ESC Congress 2015 has been revealed online. The world’s largest and most influential cardiovascular... Read more
Depth and Rate of Chest Compression has Impact on Survival
A review of research by UT Southwestern Medical Center Emergency Medicine physicians shows that the depth of chest compressions and the rate... Read more
Deadly Heart Risks Remain High After Hospital Discharge
According to a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers, there is a one in five risk of rehospitalisation or death in the month following... Read more
Study: Heavy Drinking in Midlife Ups Stroke Risk by 34%
Although high blood pressure and diabetes are known to raise the risk of stroke, a longitudinal study has shown that, for middle-aged adults,... 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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Leading and Learning in the Real World
Leadership is a generic term, so when we talk about leaders in the NHS... Read more
Implementation Challenges of Crew Resource Management
Crew Resource Management (CRM) human factors awareness training is a... Read more
Tienush Rassaf
Editor-in-Chief Cardiology, HealthManagement.org Department Head and... Read more
Henrik Kehlet
Head of Section for Surgical Pathophysiology - Rigshospitalet Copenhagen,... Read more
a Canadian Critical Care Knowledge Translation Network (aC3KTion Net)
A Quality Improvement Initiative The Canadian Institutes of Health... Read more
Utility of Brain Ultrasound in Neurocritical care
Evidence shows that sonography of the brain can be used to visualise... Read more
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