Landmark clinical Guidelines introduced at Europe's biggest blood pressure conference in Milan: Lifestyle factors, lack of awareness by both patients and physicians, hesitancy in initiating and inten[...]
Modern medicine has come a long way, but the mere thought of having a heart defect can still rattle us to our very core. The heart is a human body s engine room. Each time its beat propels blood thro[...]
EU Health Prize for Journalists is awarded to stimulate high-quality journalism that raises awareness of issues related to good health, healthcare and patients' rights.
Kardio 35, the group of young cardiologists in Czech Republic, organised two three hours sessions to meet medical students in Brno and Prague! Read the article[...]
Cross-country skiers who take part in one of the world's most challenging ski races, the 90 km Vasaloppet in Sweden, are at increased risk of developing arrhythmia - problems with the rate or rhythm [...]
Drugs used for treating Alzheimer's in its early stages are linked to a reduced risk of heart attacks and death, according to a large study of over 7,000 people with the disease in Sweden published o[...]
Smoking increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by five-fold in people under the age of 50 and doubles risk in the over-60s. The protection of children and adolescents from taking up smoking i[...]
Joint sessions provide a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and establish closer links in research, education and clinical initiatives, discuss with others, foster communications, exchange views an[...]
Heart Failure Awareness Day (held on either 10-11-12 May depending on the country) is designed to raise awareness about the importance of recognising Heart Failure, getting an accurate diagnosis and [...]
Don't miss two important ESC Congress 2013 submissions: Submit your research on your latest and hottest results from your studies. Call for Hot Lines and Clinical Trial Updates & RegistriesCall f[...]
A practical guide on the use of the new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) has been produced by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) of the ESC. A guide was needed to summarise existing information [...]
Novel treatment has potential in multiple cardiovascular diseases: Up to 10 percent of patients with high blood pressure are resistant to treatment, which puts them at increased risk of cardiovascula[...]
The Mediterranean diet has achieved many distinctions, from the inclusion by the UNESCO in the World Heritage list to a series of dedicated congresses and meetings held everywhere around the globe wi[...]
International initiatives and national strategies outlining important steps to prevent the ongoing spread of CVD will be presented Friday afternoon at the Global Forum for CVD Prevention in Clinical [...]
Additional physical activity during leisure time in those who are already physically exhausted from their daily occupation does not induce a 'training' effect but rather an overloading effect on the [...]
Fine particle matter and traffic noise are believed to act through similar biologic pathways, thereby increasing cardiovascular risk; they both cause an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system, whi[...]
A meta analysis of more than 1.5 million healthy adults demonstrated that following a Mediterranean diet was associated with a reduced risk of overall and cardiovascular mortality... Healthy adults a[...]
The hardening of arteries also known as 'atherosclerosis' can cause cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. New evidence has been uncovered strengthening the link [...]
The WHO and partners focus on the global problem of high blood pressure (BP). Many people do not know they have high BP. As a result, it leads to more than nine million deaths every year, including a[...]
Published on: 5 April 2013 World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948. The theme for this year is hypertension, a major[...]
How the different advanced cardio vascular imaging technologies fit together in managing cardiac patients, will be one of the main themes explored at the International Conference on Nuclear Cardiolog[...]
Teaching bystander Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) strategically to the general public offers the greatest potential to make the biggest overall impact on survival in out of hospital cardiac ar[...]
The results of this qualitative study showed a gap between the information and support that relatives to newly listed heart or lung transplant patients need and receive. The professional teams and so[...]
Two abstracts show the potential for medical yoga and acupressure, in addition to pharmacological therapies, to reduce blood pressure and heart rates in patients with AF. In a third abstract, a surve[...]
Three out of five of the world's most costly diseases are cardiovascular in nature, and their prevention is now recognised as an urgent public health need. This year's EuroPRevent congress, already t[...]
Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer in women worldwide. The highest rate is in North America, with Europe close behind. Most women diagnosed with breast cancer receive radiation to help prevent[...]
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A Joint meeting organised by the 2 Working Groups on Myocardial Function and Cellular Biology of the Heart will be held in Varenna, Italy, on 2-5 May 2013.[...]
Childhood obesity is the fastest growing health problem in the West. Rising childhood obesity rates are a direct result of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle, and a serious problem for public h[...]
