Predicting Arrhythmias Could Help Prevent Them
Researchers at McGill University have discovered a way of predicting cardiac arrhythmias before they even occur. The finding could lead to an... Read more
SPRINT Study: Lowering Blood Pressure Lowers CVD Events
According to a major study, lowering one type of blood pressure well below the recommended level can also lower the number of cardiovascular... Read more
Involving Pharmacists Can Improve Hypertension
According to a new study from the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, patients with high blood pressure can benefit from... Read more
World Heart Day 2015
World Heart Day is an annual event that takes place on 29 September every year. The event was founded in 2000 with the goal of informing people... Read more
Not all Trans Fatty Acids Bad for You
According to a study published in the European Heart Journal, low levels of trans fatty acids (TFAs) may not be as harmful to human health as... 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 national... 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 subject... 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 to be... Read more
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How Comics Play a Role in Medicine
Jorge Muniz is an internal medicine physician assistant, illustrator, and... Read more
Trump on Drugs: Part 1
A hundred days into the Trump administration, don't expect the vaunted... Read more
Difficult Intubation in the ICU: Why and How to Prevent and Manage Difficult Intubation?
Severe hypoxaemia and cardiovascular collapse, leading to cardiac arrest,... Read more
Resource Allocation in Healthcare: Have We Misjudged Societal Values?
Equitable Healthcare With increased emphasis on financial constraint in... Read more
Emergency Medicine & Trauma
Providing seamless emergency care is the ideal for those of us who work... Read more
National ICU Quality Indicators Revisited
The last two decades have seen an accelerated interest in quality management... Read more
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