Effects of TAVI Versus SAVR and Patient Preferences
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in British Medical Journal , examines the effect of TAVI versus surgical replacement of an... Read more
On-Pump and Off-Pump CABG Equally Effective and Safe
The findings of a large randomised trial, which were recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine , suggest that on-pump and off-pump... Read more
Get Peddling to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Leisure and commuter cycling may be an important public health strategy in large-scale efforts to reduce cardiovascular risk, according to the... Read more
Study: HDL Not Independent Heart Disease Risk Factor
A study of 631,000 people has found that both low and very high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) are associated with a higher risk of... Read more
Stents as Safe as Bypass Surgery for Left Main Heart Disease
Drug-eluting stents are as effective as surgery for many patients with a blockage in the left main coronary artery, according to findings from... 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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Effects of an internal and participatory intervention
Improving the radiological image Prof. Rui Almeida gives an... Read more
Why I became a radiology whistleblower
Whistleblowers who raise concerns continue to be at risk of losing their... Read more
Benchmarking: Lessons Learnt
Benchmarking —comparing your own results with those of others—has the... Read more
Biomarkers for Acute Kidney Injury
Where Are We Now? Acute kidney injury (AKI) has been recognised as... Read more
Continuing rehabilitation after intensive care unit discharge
Opportunities for technology and innovation This article discusses... Read more
Radiation Dose: Communicating With Patients
Key Points • Radiology departments need to communicate with patients... Read more
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