How Reliable Are Home Blood Pressure Monitors
A Canadian study finds that 70 percent of readings from home blood pressure monitors are unacceptably inaccurate. UAlberta researchers tested... Read more
Marathon Running Not a Risk Factor for Atherosclerosis
Here's good news for runners. A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology finds that running multiple marathons does... Read more
Battery-Less Pacemaker
Researchers from Rice University and Texas Heart Institute have introduced a wireless, battery-less pacemaker that can be implanted directly... Read more
Participation in Competitive Sports Okay for Athletes with ICD
Findings from a four-year study of athletes with implantable defibrillators (ICDs) confirms that competitive sports may be okay for many of these... Read more
6-min Walk Test Predicts 30-day Readmission in HF Patients
The 6-minute walk test distance (6MWD), a simple and inexpensive tool, may be effective in predicting 30-day readmission in hospitalised heart... 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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Perception versus Reality in the Era of the ACA
Fear not! This is not another diatribe for or against the Affordable Care... Read more
Creating a Safety Network for Use in a Clinical Environment
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New toolkit helps nurses use genomics for patient care
Resource available for all levels of genomics competency The new ‘... Read more
Groundbreaking Pain Management Initiatives in Europe
The Active Citizenship Network has launched a prize for good practices... Read more
How to Make Sense of Digital Chaos
What it Takes to be a Leader in the Digital Age In a world of fierce c... Read more
Introduction to multiple organ support
There is a renewed interest in novel extracorporeal technologies as a means... Read more
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