New marker helps identify heart attack patients most at risk
New research published in the European Heart Journal suggests a new blood test could help detect patients who are at higher risk of cardiovascular... Read more
Potential heart damage from breast cancer treatments
Some breast cancer therapies may cause damage to the heart, making it necessary for healthcare providers to draw up strategies to prevent or... Read more
Catheter ablation better than drugs for treating AF
The findings of the eight-year CASTLE-AF clinical trial provide strong data on the safety and efficacy of catheter ablation in treating atrial... Read more
Study examines HIV patients with cardiovascular risk
A November 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association highlights a lack of needed preventive care for HIV-positive... Read more
Cancer patients who have stroke less likely to get clot-busting drug
Cancer patients having a stroke are one-third less likely than stroke patients without cancer to get a gold-standard drug to help dissolve the... 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
Getting Started With Twitter
The growth of social media for medical CPD has been astronomical over... Read more
Paul Sidhu
Professor of Imaging Sciences and Consultant Radiologist - King’s College... Read more
Pain Assessment and Management for Intensive Care Unit Patients: Seeking Best Practices
This review article focuses on research-based advances in pain ass... Read more
Antimicrobial Stewardship in the ICU
Treating patients with multidrugresistant (MDR) pathogens is an increasing... Read more
Critical Care in Canada
Interview With Professor Claudio Martin, President, Canadian Critical... Read more
How to... Assess Staff Performance in the Imaging Department
Implementing good staff assessments in the medical imaging department... Read more
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