Multiple Risk Factors Cancel Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Ischaemic Stroke Risk
The impact of atrial fibrillation on ischaemic stroke risk in elderly patients is eliminated with multiple risk factors, according to an 11 year... Read more
Coffee Increases Cardiovascular Risk in Young Adults with Mild Hypertension
Coffee drinking is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events (mainly heart attacks) in young adults (18-45) with mild hypertension,... Read more
Surprise Cardiac Finding Predicts Future Risk
In patients with chronic ischaemic heart disease, a small left ventricle with thick walls, is the strongest predictor of morphologic remodelling,... Read more
Young Women With Diabetes have Six-Fold Risk of Heart Attack
Women aged 45 years and under with diabetes have a six-fold risk of heart attack, according to research presented at ESC Congress. The study... Read more
Spironolactone “A Clear Winner” for Resistant Hypertension
According to the results of the PATHWAY-2 Trial presented at the ESC Congress 2015 in London, the addition of the diuretic spironolactone in patients... Read more
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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
3 Must-Attend Conferences in 2017 for Cardiology
From Italy to Spain, there are a great deal of cardiology conferences taking place around the globe this year. Renowned cardiologists and specialists in the heart sector are gathering together at some of the most exciting events of the year. There may be many events to look forward to, but as we all know, it is virtually impossible to attend them all.... Read more
Soft Robot to Boost Weaker Heartbeats
Q&A with Dr. Ellen T. RocheA customisable “soft robot” has been developed by Harvard University and Boston’s Children Hospital that could open new treatment methods for failing hearts. Unlike currently available devices such as ventricular assist devices (VADs), the soft robot has no direct contact with blood. The sleeve wraps around the heart and... Read more
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Professor Lorenzo Bonomo, ESR President
1. What are your key areas of interest and research? The chest was my... Read more
Richard L. Baron
President, Radiological Society of North America“Show respect for all... Read more
New Antibiotics for Abdominal Infections: What Can We Expect?
Recently a number of new antibiotics or combinations for complicated ... Read more
Improving Healthcare: The Role of the Human Factors Specialist
What is human factors? How would you explain to a hospital director why... Read more
Breast MRI: The New Standard in Breast Imaging?
Breast MRI is standard practice in all major breast imaging clinics worldwide.... Read more
Editorial Board Welcomes New Member
Prof. Flavia Machado has recently been welcomed to the Editorial Board... Read more