Cardiovascular Nutrition: Facts vs. Myths
The potential cardiovascular benefits of several trending foods and dietary patterns are still incompletely understood. However, a number of... Read more
Improving Quality of Life, Reducing Readmissions in HF Patients
Results of new study, published in the journal Heart & Lung, support improved quality of life and decreased readmission rates following a multidisciplinary... Read more
1st Guideline on Evaluation and Management of Syncope
The American College of Cardiology, with the American Heart Association and the Heart Rhythm Society, has released a guideline on the evaluation... Read more
Preventing Burnout Among Cardiologists
Physicians are among society’s highest paid and most respected professionals, but they have higher rates of dissatisfaction and burnout compared... Read more
TAVI or Not TAVI — in Low Risk Patients? That Is the Question
When transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) was introduced in 2002, it was proposed as a therapy for inoperable or very high risk patients.... 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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Elderly Care in the ICU: Professor Bertrand Guidet
Professor Bertrand Guidet is Director, Medical Intensive Care, St. Antoine... Read more
35 Years of ISICEM
Prof. Antonio Artigas Director, Critical Care Centre, Sabadell Hospital,... Read more
MRI in Women with Extremely Dense Breasts, Interview with Dr. Carla van Gils
The first randomised controlled trial (RCT) on MRI and mammography in women... Read more
Health Economic Systems: How Do They Influence Radiology?
Why do Healthcare Markets Fail? The Origin of Health Economics In an o... Read more
Trends in Point of Care Testing
Key Points • Point-of-care testing, with the advances in technology and... Read more
Medication Safety
All drugs are inherently dangerous. In critical care we give large numbers... Read more