mHealth programme helps cardiac rehab patients gain fitness
Heart patients who participate in cardiac rehabilitation programmes typically do well during enrolment but tend to revert to unhealthy lifestyles... Read more
Technology-based programme boosts cardiac rehab referral rates
According to the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Annual Conference in Orlando, a technology-based programme that changes cardiac referral... Read more
Protecting cardiac devices against hacking
Medical devices have been targets of hacking for over a decade, and this cybersecurity issue has affected many types of medical devices. In... Read more
Anaemia in heart failure: still relevant?
One-third of all patients with heart failure (HF) have anaemia, and its presence is associated with more symptoms, increased rates of hospitalisation,... Read more
Machine learning tools for predicting clinical outcomes
New research findings suggest that machine learning may usher in a new era in digital healthcare tools that are able to predict clinical outcomes... 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
Therapeutic Hypothermia for Cardiac Arrest
Targeted temperature management is the key intervention for improving... Read more
Leadership in Healthcare: A Review of the Evidence
The delivery of clinical care is based on careful research to determine... Read more
Education and Training in Affidea – Developing a New Generation of Leaders
Affidea is known for clinical excellence and operational efficiency, but... Read more
Day of Solidarity to Prevent Suicide
On April 23, 2015, we lost Kevin Dietl to suicide just weeks b... Read more
Scatter Radiation Exposure During Mobile X-Ray Examinations
The main goal of this research was to quantify scatter radiation exposure... Read more
The ripple effect: sustainability in healthcare
How ‘corporate responsibility’ is impacting on healthcare Developed... Read more
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Welch Allyn Connex® Spot Monitor
Welch Allyn
The Connex® Spot Monitor features an easy-to-use, vivid touchscreen display and provides accurate vital signs measurement including blood pressure averaging, spot checking, interval monitoring and custom scoring across patient populations. The device...
Digital electrocardiograph / 6-channel CARDIOVIT AT-102 SCHILLER
CARDIOVIT AT-102
Proven 6-channel ECG performance The most important cardiopulmonary function tests are combined in one single device: resting ECG and exercise ECG. Ready for networking with XML output.
Chest compressor mechanical EASY PULSE SCHILLER
EASY PULSE
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...
Serie TEE Soluscope Washer-Disinfector
For TEE Probes
The Serie TEE is the first washer-disinfector specially designed for cardiac transesophageal probes . For efficiency of cardiology departments Safe and fully automated, this reliable and fast probe reprocessor offers a complete reprocessing...
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...