Continued Statin Use Linked to Lower Death Risk
A Brigham and Women's Hospital-led study published in Annals of Internal Medicine highlights the benefits of prolonged statin use. Researchers... Read more
Statin Denial Cult: Myths and Lies
In an Editorial published in Annals of Internal Medicine, Steven E. Nissen, MD, of the Cleveland Clinic blames an internet-driven cult for statins'... Read more
Long Working Hours and Increased AFib Risk
Long working hours are shown to be associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Researchers... Read more
Silicone Heart That Looks Like a Real Heart
A soft artificial heart that beats almost like a human heart has been developed by researchers from ETH Zurich. The artificial heart was created... Read more
Fewer Heart Attacks During Weekends, Summer Vacation
New research supports evidence showing that stress is related to a higher risk of myocardial infarction (MI) – i.e., heart attack. In the new... 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 national... 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 subject... 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 to be... Read more
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“Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.”
The COmpetency-BAsed Training programme in Intensive Care for Europe and... Read more
Critical Care in Egypt
The healthcare system in Egypt has come a long way, but still faces many... Read more
The Role of Gamification and Engagement Design in the Future of Healthcare
Gamification is on the rise right now as a powerful tool to change behaviour... Read more
Risks of contrast agent administration
Outlines the frequency of adverse effects, prevention and management, and... Read more
Israeli Society of Cardiac and Intensive Care Nursing
The Israeli Cardiac and Intensive Care Nursing Society is very active and... Read more
Artificial intelligence and radiology: human-machine collaboration is key
Human-machine collaboration is key.Should radiologists be buying into the... Read more