Human cardiac-muscle patches improve recovery from heart attacks
Large cardiac-muscle patches created from human cells have been tested on large animals in a heart attack model, with results showing the patches... Read more
Excess fat disrupts heart cell's energy system
A new study published in Circulation Research finds that excess fat in the heart, a common feature in diabetes and obesity, can harm the cells’... Read more
Outcomes and costs of coronary procedures: VA vs. non-VA hospitals
The Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Care (CC) Programme supplements VA care with community-based medical services. A new study comparing the... Read more
New noninvasive method for detecting hypoxia
Researchers at University of Illinois have developed a new, less invasive method for detecting hypoxia in tissue. The technique consists of... Read more
Study: AF hospital mortality risk higher in rural areas
According to researchers in the U.S., urban-rural differences exist when it comes to the risk of hospital mortality among patients with atrial... 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
David Wilson
1. What are your key areas of interest and research? Occult fractures... Read more
Rationalising Standard Laboratory Measurements
Laboratory measurements are widely used in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).... Read more
Is radiology a vital speciality?: Reflections on medium term prospects
Comparing radiology to living at or near the ocean allows the threats... Read more
Publiometrics
The significance of research or researchers is frequently discussed and... Read more
Healthcare Executive Alliance: Insights For Healthcare Leadership
Healthcare organizations do a phenomenal job. Today, an increasing number... Read more
Healthcare Leadership Crisis: the Canadian Solution
Healthcare, a Changing Landscape Equal access to a quality healthcare... Read more
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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...