Statin vs Nonstatin Therapies for Lowering LDL-C
A study was conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School to evaluate the association between lowering... Read more
New Genetic Tool Identifies Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
New research by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has resulted in the development of a... Read more
Workplace Stress Contributes to Cardiovascular Disease
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine and SUNY Downstate Medical Center have developed a model that demonstrates stressful employment... Read more
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment: Too Many Guidelines?
A review of 17 primary prevention guidelines on adult cardiovascular risk assessment shows considerable variation among different recommendations... Read more
Statins, Aspirin Reduce Heart Attack Severity
According to new research, medications prescribed for prevention of heart attacks such as statins and aspirin can also reduce the severity of... 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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Physiotherapy Services in the Australian ICU
Physiotherapists are key members of the Australian intensive care unit... Read more
Fluid Choices in Brain Injury
Fluid management for acute brain damage has changed profoundly in the last... Read more
High Altitude Research and its Relevance to Critical Illness
Critical illness can be considered as the body’s failure to compensate... Read more
Biomarkers in Heart Failure
Cardiac biomarkers, including natriuretic peptides and troponins, have... Read more
Imaging with EOS®
The Radiologist’s ViewThe Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) acquired the... Read more
Future Leaders: What Healthcare Needs For Cybersecurity Risks
What, in your view, are the greatest threats facing the healthcare sector in... Read more
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