Exercising after a heart attack could save your life
A Swedish study of more than 22,000 patients indicates that becoming more physically active after a heart attack halved the risk of death within... Read more
Intravascular ultrasound for detection of acute aortic syndrome
Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) includes classic aortic dissection, aortic intramural haematoma, and penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer. These conditions... Read more
SIRS common after interventional cardiology procedures
A growing number of interventional cardiology procedures are being performed percutaneously, with a corresponding reduction of the hospital... Read more
Preventing stroke in atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF), which affects nearly 3 million adults in the U.S., is associated with increased risk of thromboembolic complications,... Read more
New actors identified in atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of death and disease in the Western world. Still, there are a lot unresolved questions about how 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
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Five Reasons Why Value-Based Healthcare is Beneficial
Patient-centered care is becoming a major topic in healthcare. Many i... Read more
Power to the People: How the Economics of Information is Empowering Patients
During the 2000s, England’s National Health Service spent an extra $1.5... Read more
Radiology Workforce Outlook for 2017
The outlook for radiologists seeking jobs is better than in previous... Read more
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Healthcare Executive Alliance: Insights For Healthcare Leadership
Healthcare organizations do a phenomenal job. Today, an increasing number... Read more
Ultrasound Guides the Way in Stuttgart
CLEARLY SEE WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AN OPERATION Dr Konstantin Feise,... Read more
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