Higher BMI increases risk of serious health problems
A new study has shed light on the link between higher body mass index (BMI) and serious health outcomes and death in over 2.8 million adults... Read more
Pharmacy closures cause decline in cardiovascular medication adherence
Nonadherence to cardiovascular prescription medications is observed in nearly 50% of patients. Despite efforts to improve the affordability... Read more
Cardioprotective role of metformin
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is found in nearly one-third of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). LVH is an independent predictor... Read more
New paediatric blood pressure guidelines better at identifying children at risk of heart disease
New guidelines that classified more children as having elevated blood pressure are better at predicting which kids are likely to develop... Read more
We Can REDUCE-IT!
Findings from the Reduction of Cardiovascular Events with Icosapent Ethyl–Intervention Trial (REDUCE-IT) show that icosapent ethyl, a purified... Read more
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Top Telemedicine Platforms: Features and Services
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines telemedicine as the delivery of health care services by healthcare professionals in areas where distance is a critical factor and where information and communication technologies need to be used for the exchange of information regarding diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The goal of telemedicine was... Read more
Zoom On: Prof. Mamas A. Mamas
Prof. Mamas A Mamas is a structural interventional cardiologist, treating patients with underlying coronary artery with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in both the elective and emergency setting and undertaking Transcatheter Aortic Valve Interventions (TAVI). He is also the Associate Editor of Circulation Cardiovascular Interventions and leads... Read more
Zoom On: Chelsea Beecher - Innovator of the Year
Chelsea Beecher serves as the Director of Development for the American Heart & Stroke Association in New York City. She led the launch of STEM Goes Red in New York City and received the Innovator of the Year Award in 2018 for this initiative. STEM Goes Red aims to empower young women to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)... Read more
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‘The Death of Cancer’ - The Patient Perspective
Summary: Cancer affects everybody's life at some point. ‘The Death... Read more
Does More Value Naturally Lead to Better Care?
Value-based healthcare (VBHC) starts with the patient and uses patient-orient Read more
Tracheal Intubation in the ICU
Making tracheal intubation safe for both patients and their health... Read more
The Post-ICU Patient
N umerous patients are admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) every... Read more
Diagnostic Imaging in the Age of COVID-19
In a disease surrounded by unknowns, patients’ imaging is shedding a... Read more
Harnessing the power of connected care and telehealth
M a j or c o n g r e ss f ocu s es o... Read more