Rotating Night Shift Increases Risk of CHD in Women
Among female registered nurses, working a rotating night shift for 5 years or more was associated with a small increase in the risk of coronary... Read more
Transforming Cardiovascular Care
Cardiologists and other healthcare professionals are inundated with more information than ever, are facing changes in reimbursement and practice... Read more
Variations in Post-Angioplasty Bleeding
According to a study published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions , the use of bleeding avoidance strategies has little impact on bleeding... Read more
Lack of Warfarin Knowledge Increases Risk of Side Effects
New research presented at EuroHeartCare 2016 shows that patients have poor knowledge of warfarin which could increase their risk of serious... Read more
Heart Attack Patients More Depressed, Get Fewer Antidepressants
Research presented at EuroHeartCare 2016 reveals that heart attack patients are more depressed but are prescribed antidepressants less often... Read more
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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
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Amit N. Thakker
Top Quote from Blog: Healthcare Revolution in Africa through Pu... Read more
The increased recognition of proteins in critical illness
There are many new concepts and old controversies surrounding nutrition... Read more
Emergency Intraosseous Access: Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Possibilities and Limitations
The intraosseous needle is an essential tool in emergency settings when... Read more
Ayushman Bharat - India's National Health Protection Mission
Effective implementation of Ayushman Bharat - India’s National Health... Read more
Does Technology Gap Cause Medical Errors?
Hardly a day goes by without some new revelation of an information... Read more
Appraisals in Healthcare: Are Traditional Performance Appraisals Suitable for Healthcare Workers?
Further work is required in healthcare settings to create productive... Read more
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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...
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....
NIBP patient monitor CNAP® Monitor 500 CNSystems Medizintechnik
CNAP® Monitor 500
The CNAP® Monitor 500 HD standalone is designed for continuous noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring in a wide range of applications, i.e. electrophysiology, operating theatres, critical- and intermediate care, emergency room and transport.
Chest compressor mechanical EASY PULSE SCHILLER
EASY PULSE
Unbelievably small and light mechanical chest compression device In case of a sudden cardiac arrest, immediate chest compressions are required. Performing manual chest compressions well for an extended period of time is almost impossible. Thanks to...
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...