SCOT Study Quells Concerns About NSAID Safety
In older patients with arthritis and no history of cardiovascular disease, chronic use of any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug appears safe... Read more
Cold Weather Associated With Higher Risk of Severe Heart Attack
Cold weather is associated with a higher risk of severe heart attack, according to research presented at ESC Congress by Dr Shuangbo Liu, adult... Read more
Leadless Pacemaker Study Assesses Safety and Efficacy
In a Hot Line presentation at the ESC Congress in London, investigators reported the findings from the LEADLESS II study which showed that a... Read more
CPR for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest to be conducted for 35 Minutes
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest should be conducted for at least 35 minutes, according to research presented... Read more
Better Outcomes with ESC Guideline Adherent Antithrombotic Management
Patients with atrial fibrillation who receive antithrombotic management according to ESC guidelines have better outcomes than those who do not,... 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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Maturity Makes Great Leaders
There is a pressing need for intelligent leaders who are able to deal... Read more
Getting Started with Twitter
If you want to know how we practised medicine 5 years ago, read a textbook.... Read more
The Inevitable Rise of Outpatient Imaging Centres
Countries around the world have different relationships to advanced diagnostic... Read more
Biomarkers for Acute Kidney Injury
Where Are We Now?Acute kidney injury (AKI) has been recognised as a ma... Read more
Organisational Change in Newly Integrated Medical Imaging Departments
INCREASE COMMITMENT BY TEAM INVOLVEMENT In Europe, departments of rad... Read more
EPF: Patient Empowerment Campaign
As European health services face an ageing population and an increase in... Read more
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