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
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
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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
From Our Journals
Management of bleeding in visceral surgery and liver transplantation
The implementation of patient blood management programmes led to reduced... Read more
Pursuing a Culture of Safety: The Importance of Self-Regulation
Professional self-regulation is effective when dealing with staff with... Read more
Leadership in Healthcare: A Review of the Evidence
The delivery of clinical care is based on careful research to determine... Read more
Big Data Initiatives to Support Next Generation Neuroimaging of TBI
Big Data Initiatives to Support Next Generation Neuroimaging of Traum Read more
Towards Safer Ventilation in Critically ill Patients without ARDS
Invasive ventilatory support, one of the most frequently applied strategies... Read more
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