Survival Rate Better Among Patients who have Bypass Surgery
An international study shows that heart-failure patients with clogged arteries have a better chance of surviving 10 years if they have bypass... Read more
Diagnostic Heart Tests Function Differently for Women, Men
Research from Duke Clinical Research Institute shows that tests used to diagnose and assess the severity of coronary artery disease appear to... Read more
Heart Attacks Affecting Younger, More Obese People
New findings presented at the American College of Cardiology's 65th Annual Scientific Session in Chicago, IL, show that serious heart attacks... Read more
Digital Mammography Helps Predict Heart Disease
According to findings that will be published in JACC Cardiovascular Imaging , mammography could help predict heart disease in women by detecting... Read more
Women's Heart Health Being Ignored
According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 65th Annual Scientific Session, women visiting their doctor are less... 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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ClinicalConnect Portal: Improving Patient Care and Efficiency
Beginning in 1996, hospitals in the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada area started... Read more
Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Critical Care
Key Messages 1. We need to Identify high risk patients early on... Read more
Distributing a life source in Africa
Lifebank has developed crucial infrastructure in Nigeria, enabling the... Read more
Patient Safety and Social Media
Patientsafe represents a group of healthcare staff focused on introducing... Read more
Women’s Imaging
As the debate continues over optimal mammographic screening ages and intervals,... Read more
Teaching Ultrasound Imaging Online: The Educator's Viewpoint
Why did you decide to offer this course? A major reason for d... Read more
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