Higher BMI Increases Risk of CHD, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes
New findings confirm previous evidence that higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases such... Read more
Heart Attack Shown to be 'Systemic Condition'
An acute heart attack (myocardial infarction) is a "systemic" condition with an impact upon the whole body and triggers responses in other organs,... Read more
Mildly Obese Fare Better after Major Heart Attack
People who survive a major heart attack often do better in the years afterward if they're mildly obese, suggests new research published in the... Read more
3-D Models Improve Patient Outcomes in Heart Valve Replacements
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology and the Piedmont Heart Institute have used standard medical imaging and 3-D printing technologies... Read more
New Risk Assessment Score to Predict Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A new risk assessment tool has been developed by a Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute investigator and his team. The tool can help physicians better... 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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National Teleradiology System of Turkey: Motivation, Technology, Realisation, and Beyond
Outlines the development of the national teleradiology system of the Ministry... Read more
Radiology: The End of the Road?
Until very recently, radiology was looked upon very favourably by many... Read more
Dangerous Boobs Tour
Breast density was a hot topic at the Radiological Society of North America... Read more
The Abdomen
Managing the abdomen and its complications in the intensive care unit is... Read more
Adult education for ICU management: a better way
Frequently, formal education sessions crafted for medical professionals... Read more
CT and MRI Market in Cyprus: An Overview
It can be said that the diagnostic imaging sector in Cyprus could observe... Read more