#ESC17: Anti-Inflammatory Therapy Lowers Future Cardiovascular Events
A historic turning point in cardiology took place at this year’s European Society of Cardiology Congress 2017 in Barcelona, as a... Read more
#ESC17: Implanted Cardiac Monitors Detect Undiagnosed Atrial Fibrillation
The incidence of previously undiagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) may be substantial in patients with risk factors for AF and stroke, according... Read more
Local Anaesthesia and Sedation Safe for TAVR
A new study indicates that 30-day mortality rates as well as the rates of procedure related complications were similar in transcatheter aortic... Read more
Cardiac Rehabilitation Underutilised by Clinicians
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a valuable treatment for a broad spectrum of patients with heart disease. Its use is supported by a robust body... Read more
Rapidly Rule in and Rule out ACS in Ambulance Setting
When a patient is suffering from chest pain, time is critical. The sooner you can diagnose Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), the faster the patient... 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
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Omitting Routine Chest Radiographs in Intensive Care Units
The Economic Impact We studied the economic impact of omitting routine... Read more
Effective Leadership in the 21st Century
Keeping The Team Engaged Leaders know how to achieve goals and inspire... Read more
Biomarkers for Acute Kidney Injury
Where Are We Now? Acute kidney injury (AKI) has been recognised as... Read more
Radiation Dose: Communicating With Patients
Key Points • Radiology departments need to communicate with patients... Read more
Health: The Economic Growth Engine of the 21st Century
Is there a correlation between health and economic growth? Can the healthcare... Read more
Shear Wave Elastography in Breast Imaging: Providing Benefit to Clinicians and Patients
Shear wave elastography (SWE) has become widely accepted in clinical practice... Read more
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