Greater Life Expectancy With High-Volume Surgeons
A study conducted by researchers at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai reveals that surgeons who perform more than 25 mitral valve operations... Read more
Humanitarian Cardiac Surgery Outreach in Rwanda
The Sub-saharan African region faces many healthcare challenges including a shortage of doctors and specialists, inadequate access to necessary... Read more
Statins: Muscle-Related Side Effects or Nocebo Effect?
According to a new study, muscle-related symptoms are less commonly reported when patients and doctors are unaware that statin therapy is being... Read more
Triggers and Timing of Acute Coronary Syndromes
Results of a new Israeli study support the importance of triggers of acute coronary syndromes and the potential for this information to be used... Read more
Data Access: Empowering Chronic Heart Failure Patients
Researchers at Indiana University are creating new information technology so patients with chronic heart failure can have easy access to their... 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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Animal-assisted activity in the intensive care unit
Outlines some basic considerations for ICU providers interested in inc... Read more
Success Isn't Everything
Over the past few months I have discussed my book, Red Pill, with a range... Read more
Tackling Coronary Heart Disease the Biggest Success in 50 Years
Interview with Professor Guy de BackerProfessor Guy De Backer, Emeritus... Read more
How to energise collaborative thinking: 5 tips to trash bad habits
For better team cooperation and project success, ‘collaborative thinking’... Read more
Ransomware attacks:How to protect your systems
What are the steps to take when there is a ransomware attack? Device... Read more
Organisational Development: Achieving Change
A wanderer asks a woodcutter in the forest the way. The woodcutter says... Read more
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