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
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
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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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Ann Marie O'Grady: New Healthmanagement.Org Exec Editor-In-Chief
Meet HealthManagement.org's new E-i-C for EXEC and find out what she... Read more
Physical rehabilitation in the ICU: understanding the evidence
Reviews the latest evidence evaluating physical rehabilitation in the... Read more
Henrik Kehlet
Head of Section for Surgical Pathophysiology - Rigshospitalet Copenhagen,... Read more
Healthcare Without Borders
Dear Reader, As the world’s largest representative body for senio... Read more
Putting the patient at ease - 10 steps to better communication.
When it comes to physician-patient communication, tone is key, from... Read more
Optimising patient-ventilator synchronisation
Dr. Lluís Blanch, Dr. Jean-Michel Arnal and Prof. Francesco Mojoli... Read more
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Emergency monitor and defibrillator with touchscreen The DEFIGARD Touch 7 is an indispensable tool for rescuers. The device is extremely compact and offers the latest defibrillation technology in combination with comprehensive monitoring functions....
Automatic external defibrillator / with ECG monitor / public access FRED easyport SCHILLER
FRED easyport
FRED easyport is an incredibly small and light pocket defibrillator, equipped with the effective and myocardium-saving defibrillation impulse called Multipulse Biowave. FRED easyport is the ideal companion for physicians, public service staff, even...
Welch Allyn Connex® Spot Monitor
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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...
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EASY PULSE
Unbelievably small and light mechanical chest compression device In case of a sudden cardiac arrest, immediate chest compressions are required. Performing manual chest compressions well for an extended period of time is almost impossible. Thanks to...
External defibrillators FRED PA-1 SCHILLER
By lifting up the device cover, the FRED PA-1 starts up immediately and guides the rescuer step-by-step during the entire resuscitation process. The FRED PA-1 is available either as semi-automatic or fully automatic device.In its automatic version,...