Remote Ischaemic Preconditioning Reduces Kidney Injury after Cardiac Surgery
According to a study published in JAMA, the use of remote ischaemic preconditioning reduced the rate of kidney injury and the need for dialysis... Read more
Depression Increases Mortality Risk in Heart Failure Patients
According to results from the OPERA-HF study presented at Heart Failure 2015, moderate to severe depression is associated with a 5-fold increased... Read more
EuroHeartCare 2015 Programme Includes Cutting Edge Research
The cardiovascular nursing event of the year is heading south to Croatia and will be held in Dubrovnik, 14-15 June 2015. EuroHeartCare is the... Read more
STOP-HF: Gene Therapy SDF-1 Remodels Hearts of High Risk Patients
In a late-breaking trials session at Heart Failure 2015, Dr. Marc Penn, a cardiologist at Summa Cardiovascular Institute in Akron, Ohio, U.S.,... Read more
No Significant Benefits of Nordic Diet on Cardiovascular Events
According to a study led from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet and being published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, there is no evidence of... 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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Intensive Care in Tunisia
According to the World Bank classification, Tunisia is considered a lower... Read more
Evolving Concepts in Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
Most patients with liver cirrhosis remain in a compensated stage for more... Read more
The Future of Telemedicine: Two Perspectives
Radiology Without Borders: A Russian Viewpoint Today teleradiology is... Read more
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The Story Behind Critical Care Practitioner Podcasts are audio files made... Read more
Women’s Imaging
As the debate continues over optimal mammographic screening ages and intervals,... Read more
Partnering Medicine and Public Service
Interview With Professor Paul E. PepePaul E. Pepe, MD, MPH, is Professor... Read more
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