Guidance on Treating Cardio-Oncology Patients in the Cath Lab
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has released expert consensus for cardio-oncology patients treated in cardiac... Read more
Cardiovascular Disease in Adult Cancer Survivors
According to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine , adult survivors of childhood cancer are more likely to develop cardiovascular... Read more
Statins Before Heart Surgery Reduce Complications
A review article to be published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery suggests the use of statins before and after coronary artery bypass grafting... Read more
New Touchless Device Detects Heart Problems
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new system that can monitor vital signs and could potentially lead to improved detection... Read more
Benefit of Exercise, Diet in Patients with Heart Failure
According to a study published in JAMA , calorie restriction or aerobic exercise can improve the ability of obese older patients with a common type... 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
From Our Journals
Reinventing breast tomosynthesis
E x p a n d i ng L e a d e r s h i p... Read more
Patients Mentoring Executives: Mutual Benefits
Patient-centric healthcare has come strongly into focus in recent years.... Read more
Philips Launches Minicare I-20 Troponin Blood Test
For Rapid Diagnosis of Heart Attack at the Point of Care Chest pain... Read more
Costs, Costs, Costs! Who Pays in Healthcare?
The nuances of the English language give “pay” and “cost” many meanings.... Read more
Regina Holliday and the Walking Gallery
Patient Activism, Patient Advocacy or Patient Engagement. Whatever label... Read more
Intensive Care Systems Research-Interview With Associate Professor Hannah Wunsch
H annah Wunsch is Associate Professor of Anesthesiology,... Read more
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