Single Troponin T Result Could Safely Rule Out MI in the ED
High-sensitivity assays for cardiac troponin T can quickly and safely rule out myocardial infarction (MI) in patients presenting to emergency... Read more
Healthy Lifestyle - Key Factor in AF Prevention
Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common persistent cardiac arrhythmia, is an increasing burden worldwide. The global burden of AF in 2010 was... Read more
American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has launched its Get With The Guidelines in the U.A.E. This is the first region outside... Read more
Initial Noninvasive Testing for CAD Diagnosis
The use of coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) to evaluate suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) is associated with greater use... Read more
A New Cause of High Plasma Triglycerides
A high-fat diet is known to cause a condition known as hypertriglyceridaemia. New research from UCLA shows that antibodies, which attack people's... 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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Simona Agger Ganassi
1. What are your key areas of interest and research?My interests are c... Read more
Why You Should Always Debrief Your Resuscitations
Everyone who is active in resuscitation teams will admit: treating a patient... Read more
Is blockchain technology the solution to healthcare’s data woes?
In healthcare, blockchain is widely regarded as technology that will protect... Read more
Healthcare Without Borders
Dear Reader, As the world’s largest representative body for senior hea... Read more
Aseem Malhotra
1. What are your key areas of interest and research/assignment?I trained... Read more
Kimberley Applegate
1. What are your key areas of interest and research?Quality, safety and... Read more
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