Genetically Personalised Care for Aortic Aneurysms
A study published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery outlines the work of researchers at the Aortic Institute at Yale who have tested the genomes... Read more
Low Risk Treatment for Blood Clots Empowers Patients
According to companion studies published in Academic Emergency Medicine, a lower risk treatment with rivaroxaban for blood clots was found to... Read more
Body Temperature Changes Trigger Sudden Cardiac Death
According to a study published in the Journal of Physiology, sudden cardiac death caused by cardiac arrhythmia can be triggered by changes in... Read more
ESC: Trans Fats Not Safe For Consumption
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has welcomed FDA's decision to ban industrial trans fats. FDA has stated that trans fatty acids (TFA)... Read more
New Cholesterol Guidelines Offer Greater Accuracy
According to a study published in JAMA, the 2013 cholesterol guidelines for determining statin eligibility are more accurate and efficient in... 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 national... 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 subject... 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 to be... Read more
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Critical Care in Canada
Interview With Professor Claudio Martin, President, Canadian Critical Care... Read more
Five Reasons Why Value-Based Healthcare is Beneficial
Patient-centered care is becoming a major topic in healthcare. Many initiatives... Read more
André Heinz
Global Head of Human Resources – Siemens HealthineersBe passionate about... Read more
Iodinated Contrast Media: Risks and Best Practice
The aim of administering contrast media in medical imaging is to improve... Read more
Cyber infection control: Time to take it seriously
Both infection control and cybersecurity support the whole care process,... Read more
Healthcare Executive Alliance: Insights For Healthcare Leadership
Healthcare organizations do a phenomenal job. Today, an increasing number... Read more
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