Clinical Calculators Over-estimate Risk of Heart Attack
According to results of a study by investigators at John Hopkins and other institutions, most risk calculators used by clinicians to gauge a... Read more
CAD and Saturated Fat
Since the 1960s, dietary guidelines have emphasised the reduction in the consumption of saturated fat for the prevention or treatment of coronary... Read more
European Coronary Patients Not Meeting Treatment Targets
The latest findings from EUROASPIRE IV, largest survey of coronary care in Europe, show that most coronary patients in Europe are failing to... Read more
Fondaparinux Versus Heparin: Lower Risk of Bleeding and Death
According to a study published in JAMA, patients who receive fondaparinux after a certain type of heart attack had a lower risk of major bleeding... Read more
Patients Not Following Latest Prevention Guidelines
Coronary patients in Europe are not meeting lifestyle, therapeutic and risk factor targets after hospitalisation A new approach to the secondary... 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
Big Data and Cognitive Computing at Point of Care
The future of primary care in the global health approach Background... Read more
Leadership in Healthcare: A Review of the Evidence
The delivery of clinical care is based on careful research to determine... Read more
The critical care resuscitation unit
A new paradigm for optimising inter-hospital transfer of patients with... Read more
Critical Care Medicine in Sri Lanka
An Evolving Specialty Sri Lanka is steadily progressing to establish... Read more
Potential Nutritional Strategies to Reduce Muscle Wasting in Early Critical Illness
This review will briefly discuss the potential role of nutrition and... Read more
Appraisals in Healthcare: Are Traditional Performance Appraisals Suitable for Healthcare Workers?
Further work is required in healthcare settings to create productive... Read more
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FRED easyport
FRED easyport is an incredibly small and light pocket defibrillator, equipped with the effective and myocardium-saving defibrillation impulse called Multipulse Biowave. FRED easyport is the ideal companion for physicians, public service staff, even...
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Unbelievably small and light mechanical chest compression device In case of a sudden cardiac arrest, immediate chest compressions are required. Performing manual chest compressions well for an extended period of time is almost impossible. Thanks to...
Preventicus Heartbeats App
Screening for atrial fibrillation by means of regularly performed self-measurements of cardiac rhythm using ECG is a stroke prevention measure recommended by renowned international experts. Heart rhythm disorders often occur only occasionally. That...