Search Tag: Heart
COVID-19 and the Heart
2020 16 Mar
According to the latest figures from the World Health Organization (WHO) , there are a total of 168,019 confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide. So far, the virus has caused 6610 deaths and has affected 148 countries. The highest number of cases are in China (81,077), followed by Italy (24,747), Iran (14,991), Republic of Korea (8236), Spain (7753),... Read more
The Relationship Between the Heart and the Waist
2020 03 Feb
New research shows that heart attack survivors who have extra weight around their waist are at a greater risk of another heart attack. This is another reason why measuring the waist may actually be more important than stepping on the scale. Excess weight around the waist has already been known to increase the odds of having a first heart attack.... Read more
Single Test AI-Based Coronary Evaluation
2019 24 Oct
With the help of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, experts at the Prairie Heart Institute of HSHS St. John's Hospital have developed a robust coronary CT angiography (CTA) programme for improved patient care. This AI-based coronary evaluation system enables clinicians to comprehensively treat patients with just one test. At Prairie, myocardial... Read more
The Future of Cardiovascular Disease Treatment and Management
2019 26 Aug
Arthur M. Feldman, MD, PhD, Laura H. Carnell Professor of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, has been recognised with the 2019 Distinguished Scientist Award-Basic Domain by the American College of Cardiology. Prof. Feldman has received this honour due to his contribution towards improving cardiovascular health and... Read more
EuroGUCH 2020
2020 17 Apr
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 HEALTH CONCERNS Find EuroGUCH on social media Read more