High-normal Blood Pressure Spells Risk of Heart Failure
According to a study by scientists at Johns Hopkins, high-normal blood pressure during young adulthood can lead to subclinical heart damage by... Read more
Consensus Paper on Patient Preferences for Arrhythmias Management
A unique consensus paper on patient preferences for arrhythmias management was presented at EHRA EUROPACE – CARDIOSTIM 2015 and published in... Read more
First ESC Recommendations for Arrhythmias and Chronic Kidney Disease
The first ESC recommendations for patients with cardiac arrhythmias and chronic kidney disease (CKD) were presented at EHRA EUROPACE – CARDIOSTIM... Read more
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators Underused Among Older Patients
According to a study published in JAMA, fewer than 1 in 10 eligible Medicare patients with low ejection fraction (EF) received an implantable... Read more
Cardiac Device Wearers Should Keep Safe Distance from Smartphones
According to research presented at EHRA EUROPACE – CARDIOSTIM 2015, cardiac device wearers should keep a safe distance from their smartphones... Read more
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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 to be... Read more
3 Must-Attend Conferences in 2017 for Cardiology
From Italy to Spain, there are a great deal of cardiology conferences taking place around the globe this year. Renowned cardiologists and specialists in the heart sector are gathering together at some of the most exciting events of the year. There may be many events to look forward to, but as we all know, it is virtually impossible to attend them all.... Read more
Soft Robot to Boost Weaker Heartbeats
Q&A with Dr. Ellen T. RocheA customisable “soft robot” has been developed by Harvard University and Boston’s Children Hospital that could open new treatment methods for failing hearts. Unlike currently available devices such as ventricular assist devices (VADs), the soft robot has no direct contact with blood. The sleeve wraps around the heart and... Read more
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Value-Based Radiology: View from the United States
As the United States moves to value-based healthcare, how should radiology... Read more
Leading and Learning in the Real World
Leadership is a generic term, so when we talk about leaders in the NHS... Read more
Getting Started with Twitter
If you want to know how we practised medicine 5 years ago, read a textbook.... Read more
Evolving Concepts in Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
Most patients with liver cirrhosis remain in a compensated stage for more... Read more
Publiometrics
The significance of research or researchers is frequently discussed and... Read more
Advanced Practice
MAXIMISING THE POTENTIAL OF THE MODERN RADIOGRAPHER WORKFORCE Successful... Read more
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