First Consensus Paper on Atrial Cardiomyopathies
The first consensus paper on atrial cardiomyopathies is set to be published simultaneously in EP-Europace , HeartRhythm , and the Journal... Read more
CV Event Risk Climbs in Women With Migraine
Findings from a large study show that migraine is a risk marker for coronary events and cardiovascular death. This is especially true for women... Read more
4D Cardiac MRI Wins BHF Research Image Award
A four dimensional cardiac MRI showing a beating heart frozen in time, has won the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) annual ‘Reflections... Read more
NHS Weekend Effect Among Heart Patients
New research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) Conference shows that heart patients admitted to NHS hospital over the weekend... Read more
Heart Disease Patients Less Able to Cope with Mental Stress
Research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) Conference in Manchester shows that mental stress puts heart disease patients... Read more
Endorsed Products
Latest Journals
Blog Posts
The Death of the Stethoscope? Heart Doctors Have Their Say
Most people don't think much about stethoscopes but the fact is that this tool, so commonly associated with doctors, is at a crossroads. Having been in use for nearly two centuries, the stethoscope is in the midst of a debate with respect to its utility in healthcare. Over the years, medical technology has advanced to a great extent. The sounds... Read more
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
From Our Journals
Ransomware attacks:How to protect your systems
What are the steps to take when there is a ransomware attack? ... Read more
MIR Congress Preview
The opportunity to mingle with renowned radiologists from Europe, North... Read more
Protective Ventilation: When and Why to Individualize
ARDS is Heterogeneous Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)... Read more
Teaching Ultrasound Imaging Online: The Educator's Viewpoint
Why did you decide to offer this course? A major reason for d... Read more
Patient Safety & Risk Management
In recent years patient safety and risk management have become important... Read more
Makerspaces
An Opportunity for the Future 3D makerspaces could help hospitals... Read more
Highlighted Products
Serie TEE Soluscope Washer-Disinfector
For TEE Probes
The Serie TEE is the first washer-disinfector specially designed for cardiac transesophageal probes . For efficiency of cardiology departments Safe and fully automated, this reliable and fast probe reprocessor offers a complete reprocessing...
Welch Allyn Connex® Spot Monitor
Welch Allyn
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
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...
Automatic external defibrillator / with ECG monitor / public access FRED easyport SCHILLER
FRED easyport
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...
External defibrillators DEFIGARD Touch 7 SCHILLER
Emergency monitor and defibrillator with touchscreen The DEFIGARD Touch 7 is an indispensable tool for rescuers. The device is extremely compact and offers the latest defibrillation technology in combination with comprehensive monitoring functions....