Practical hints on dealing with statin intolerance
Statin intolerance is a worldwide problem concerning the inability to tolerate a dose of statin required to sufficiently reduce cardiovascular... Read more
Exercise is safe, beneficial for heart failure
Amongst patients with heart failure (HF), exercise therapy is positively associated with lower mortality and higher survival rates, along with... Read more
3D printing technology reduces risks of TAVR complications
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a procedure used for intermediate, high-risk, and inoperable patients with severe narrowing... Read more
Length of hospital stay impacts outcomes post TAVR
According to new research, patients who stay in the hospital for more than 72 hours when undergoing transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve... Read more
Growing use of hybrid imaging in ischaemic heart disease
Recent advances in noninvasive cardiac imaging technologies have altered the diagnostic approach to patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).... 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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Enhancing the patient experience with video information
Modern-day devices to help the modern-day patient. How the use... Read more
Canadian Researchers at the End of Life Network (CARENET)
Interview with Professor Daren Heyland The Canadian Researchers... Read more
Aseem Malhotra
1. What are your key areas of interest and research/assignment? I... Read more
Perioperative Respiratory Management of Morbidly Obese Patients
Obese patients without other major co-morbidities are categorised as class... Read more
Lukas Lambert
Top Quote from Blog Appropriate utilisation of imaging and defensive... Read more
Intracranial pressure monitoring devices
Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is the cornerstone for treatment... Read more
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