AI in cardiology
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are poised to influence nearly every aspect of the human condition, and cardiology is... Read more
Flavoured e-cigarettes linked to cardiovascular disease
Growing awareness of the health risks of smoking has increased the popularity of alternative tobacco products including electronic cigarettes... Read more
Allergen in red meat linked to heart disease
High saturated fat levels in red meat have long been known to contribute to heart disease for people in general. This time new research... Read more
Avatar teaches patients to recognise symptoms of heart attack
A mobile application ("SAVE app2") that uses an avatar, a nurse named Cora, has been shown to reduce hospital admissions among heart attack... Read more
mHealth can potentially reduce heart disease risk
There is increasing evidence showing that mobile health interventions can improve overall heart disease risk, although many questions still... 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
Clinical diagnostic reference levels in medical imaging
An introduction to the European study on clinical DRLs for x-ray medical... Read more
Clinical Pharmacist Role in the ICU
We provide an overview of the various facets of pharmacist practice... Read more
Obstacles to establishing competence in radiology
Competence in radiology: difficult to define, more difficult to... Read more
ADPKD: Realising Progress Through Patient Empowerment
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is an inherited,... Read more
International Value-Based Healthcare: Cross-Collaboration First
Globally Comparing Outcomes for Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Pulmonologists... Read more
Controversies in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Diagnosis
Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a major complication of mechanical... Read more
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Chest compressor mechanical EASY PULSE SCHILLER
EASY PULSE
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...
Digital electrocardiograph / 6-channel CARDIOVIT AT-102 SCHILLER
CARDIOVIT AT-102
Proven 6-channel ECG performance The most important cardiopulmonary function tests are combined in one single device: resting ECG and exercise ECG. Ready for networking with XML output.
Welch Allyn Connex® Spot Monitor
Welch Allyn
The Connex® Spot Monitor features an easy-to-use, vivid touchscreen display and provides accurate vital signs measurement including blood pressure averaging, spot checking, interval monitoring and custom scoring across patient populations. The device...
External defibrillators FRED PA-1 SCHILLER
By lifting up the device cover, the FRED PA-1 starts up immediately and guides the rescuer step-by-step during the entire resuscitation process. The FRED PA-1 is available either as semi-automatic or fully automatic device.In its automatic version,...