New Guidelines For Using Nonstatin Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has released an "Expert Consensus Decision Pathway" document on the role of nonstatin therapies for... Read more
AHA, Amazon Precision Medicine Initiative
The American Heart Association (AHA) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) formed a partnership to use cloud technology to discover advanced in cardiovascular... Read more
Prevalence of Global Diabetes Seriously Underestimated
A landmark paper led by Monash University with partners in the UK and US suggests there may be more than 100 million people with diabetes globally... Read more
FDA Approves First Absorbable Cardiac Stent
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Absorb GT1 Bioresorbable Vascular System (Abbott Vascular), with the first absorbable... Read more
Diabetes Increases Risk of Death for Years After a Heart Attack
Patients with diabetes have a 50% increased risk of dying following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) compared with those who've had a heart... 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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Healthcare Without Borders
Dear Reader, As the world’s largest representative body for senio... Read more
Tomosynthesis for Breast Cancer Screening Programs
Early adopters of digital breast tomosynthesis in Spanish and Italian... Read more
a Canadian Critical Care Knowledge Translation Network (aC3KTion Net)
A Quality Improvement Initiative The Canadian Institutes of Health... Read more
Game-changing skin-like electronics for stroke patients
Enabling continual monitoring and personalised care An innovative... Read more
Intracranial pressure monitoring devices
Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is the cornerstone for treatment... Read more
Social Media Opportunities in Radiology
Why should radiologists engage in Twitter? As the t Read more
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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...
Welch Allyn Connex® Spot Monitor
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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...
Preventicus Heartbeats App
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FRED easyport is an incredibly small and light pocket defibrillator, equipped with the effective and myocardium-saving defibrillation impulse called Multipulse Biowave. FRED easyport is the ideal companion for physicians, public service staff, even...