1 in 4 Develop Heart Failure Following First Heart Attack
Heart attacks are quite common. The complication rates after heart attacks have been well studied in the short term. However, long-term data... Read more
New Joint European Cardiovascular Prevention Guidelines
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death across the globe. This week the newest guidelines for prevention of cardiovascular... Read more
New ESC Guidelines On Acute And Chronic Heart Failure
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has published guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure,... Read more
Half of Transcatheter Heart Valves Degenerate Within 10 Years
New reports from EuroPCR 2016 reveal that half of transcatheter heart valves undergo degeneration within 10 years. Findings from the first study... Read more
Myocardial Fibrosis Identified as New Therapeutic Target
Myocardial fibrosis could be a future therapeutic target after researchers found it correlated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients... 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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Fibre-based soft tissue reconstruction
Solutions for challenging reconstruction of subcutaneous adipose tissue... Read more
New indications for coronary CT angiography
The time has come The latest in CCTA and how the quality and timeliness... Read more
Supply purchasing for intensive care centres
A purchasing portfolio for more effective and efficient (medical)... Read more
Robotic companion on ward
Fighting hospital patient isolation is the aim of a talkative robot.... Read more
The patient voice in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: an Edinburgh perspective
This article will explore the ERAS Programme and provide a unique insight... Read more
María Jesús Díaz Candamio
Radiologist - Servicio de Radiología, Complejo Hospitalario de A Coruña,... Read more
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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...
Preventicus Heartbeats App
Screening for atrial fibrillation by means of regularly performed self-measurements of cardiac rhythm using ECG is a stroke prevention measure recommended by renowned international experts. Heart rhythm disorders often occur only occasionally. That...
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...