Study examines HIV patients with cardiovascular risk
A November 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association highlights a lack of needed preventive care for HIV-positive... Read more
Cancer patients who have stroke less likely to get clot-busting drug
Cancer patients having a stroke are one-third less likely than stroke patients without cancer to get a gold-standard drug to help dissolve the... Read more
High risk of death from chronic ischaemic heart disease
A European Society of Cardiology (ESC) study finds that patients with chronic ischaemic cardiovascular disease (CICD) have a high risk of poor... Read more
Depression in adults undergoing heart procedure and outcomes
Depression is increasingly recognised as a risk factor for adverse outcomes in cardiovascular disease. A new study examining the association... Read more
New mechanism regulates key protein for heart function
The discovery of a new mechanism regulating the elasticity of titin, a protein with important roles in the function of skeletal muscle and the... 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
At the Crossroads - The Future of Healthcare
Any healthcare leader surveying the healthcare situation in Europe today... Read more
Separate and concentrate― a sustainable business model for general hospitals?
Reducing management complexity in patient care. Research shows... Read more
Amit N. Thakker
Top Quote from Blog: Healthcare Revolution in Africa through Pu... Read more
Editorial: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in critical care... Read more
Managed equipment services can be boon for emerging market health
Solving the waste issue of unused equipment in African hospitals... Read more
Crises in health sector and pharmaceutical companies
A crisis action plan is necessary to avert negative fallout ... Read more
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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...
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...
Serie TEE Soluscope Washer-Disinfector
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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...
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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.