CAC + carotid artery intima-media thickness for better stroke prediction
Current guidelines suggest treatment for many individuals who may never develop a stroke. According to a new study, the combination of coronary... Read more
Is it time for translation of ticagrelor?
Ticagrelor is more efficient than clopidogrel in attenuating myocardial structural and functional alterations post-myocardial infarction... Read more
Lifestyle changes can reduce need for BP meds
Among obese men and women with high blood pressure, lifestyle modifications could help reduce their need for antihypertensive medications,... Read more
Avoid white-coat hypertension with home monitoring
An intervention that helped patients monitor their blood pressures at home resulted in improved hypertension control and reduced medical... Read more
Food insecurity increases kids' risk for high blood pressure
Food insecurity – i.e., poor access to nutritional foods – is an under-recognised contributor to health disparities. New research indicates... 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
From Our Journals
How to Run Successful Rounds in the Intensive Care Unit
Rounds in the intensive care unit (ICU) allow for scheduled discussions... Read more
Xenon limits brain damage following cardiac arrest
Xenon and brain injury. Xenon, a chemically inert but biologically... Read more
The Care Continuum
Thinking Digitally IT is critical to the way Philips designs, develops... Read more
Morten Elbæk Petersen, CEO, sundhed.dk
“Understand stakeholders’ needs and strategies – sometimes... Read more
Antimicrobial Copper Touch Surfaces: Reduce Infections, Liberate Resources and Cut Costs
The role of the environment in the transmission of healthcare-associated... Read more
New Antibiotics for Abdominal Infections: What Can We Expect?
Recently a number of new antibiotics or combinations for complicated... Read more
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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...