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Below you can find press releases about the latest developments in cardiology
Date
Title
Topic(s)
Date:
09 Dec 2017
Title:
Heart disease patients less likely to die of cancer if they are fit
Topic(s):
Coronary Artery Disease (Chronic)
;
Imaging
;
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
07 Dec 2017
Title:
Cardiovascular imaging identifies heart transplant graft rejection before symptoms
Topic(s):
Cardiovascular Surgery
;
Imaging
Date:
07 Dec 2017
Title:
Holograms may assist planning complex heart surgery in children
Topic(s):
Cardiovascular Surgery
;
Imaging
;
Pediatric Cardiology
Date:
06 Dec 2017
Title:
EACVI announces New Congress in 2020 Covering Full Spectrum of Cardiac Imaging
Topic(s):
Imaging
Date:
30 Nov 2017
Title:
ESC Criticizes Dangerous Disinformation Campaign on Statins
Topic(s):
Public Health
;
Health Policy
Date:
30 Nov 2017
Title:
Male-pattern baldness and premature greying associated with risk of early heart disease
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Date:
28 Nov 2017
Title:
ESC Publishes Latest European Cardiovascular Disease Statistics
Topic(s):
Public Health
;
Health Policy
Date:
22 Nov 2017
Title:
Any physical activity in elderly better than none at all for reducing cardiovascular risk
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
09 Nov 2017
Title:
Significant financial stress associated with 13-fold higher odds of having a heart attack
Topic(s):
Myocardial Disease
;
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
06 Nov 2017
Title:
Cardiac imaging experts create ‘imaging phenotype’ to improve personalised treatment
Topic(s):
Imaging
Date:
04 Nov 2017
Title:
Anabolic androgenic steroids may be associated with early coronary artery disease
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
03 Nov 2017
Title:
10-year fall in blood cholesterol of Malaysia heart attack patients suggests statin impact
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Date:
03 Nov 2017
Title:
The summit of cardiology to return to London despite Brexit as the city commits to healthy streets
Topic(s):
Date:
02 Nov 2017
Title:
Mexican doctors safely reuse donated pacemakers after sterilisation
Topic(s):
Arrhythmias and Device Therapy
Date:
26 Oct 2017
Title:
Study identifies biomarker to measure benefits of folic acid on stroke prevention
Topic(s):
Hypertension
;
Stroke
;
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Diseases of the Aorta, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Stroke
Date:
25 Oct 2017
Title:
Chinese immigrants who move in childhood have more cardiovascular risk factors
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
19 Oct 2017
Title:
WhatsApp use by Argentina ambulances associated with faster heart attack treatment
Topic(s):
Acute Cardiac Care
;
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Date:
12 Oct 2017
Title:
New research on cardiovascular disease to be revealed at China congress
Topic(s):
Atrial Fibrillation
;
Hypertension
;
Valvular Heart Disease
;
Stroke
;
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Diseases of the Aorta, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Stroke
Date:
10 Oct 2017
Title:
Smartphone apps launched for atrial fibrillation patients and their healthcare providers
Topic(s):
Hospital Information Systems, Electronic Records, Clinical Decision Support
;
Atrial Fibrillation
Date:
20 Sep 2017
Title:
Treatment of heart attack patients depends on history of cancer
Topic(s):
Acute Cardiac Care
;
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Date:
20 Sep 2017
Title:
First European advice on deep vein thrombosis in EHJ
Topic(s):
Valvular, Myocardial, Pericardial, Pulmonary, Congenital Heart Disease
;
Venous Thromboembolism
;
Pulmonary Circulation, Pulmonary Embolism, Right Heart Failure
;
Diseases of the Aorta, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Stroke
Date:
06 Sep 2017
Title:
Best of ESC Congress 2017
Topic(s):
Date:
29 Aug 2017
Title:
No advantage of ambulance over hospital anti-clot therapy for heart attack patients (SCAAR)
Topic(s):
Date:
29 Aug 2017
Title:
Revisiting dietary fat guidelines? (PURE)
Topic(s):
Date:
29 Aug 2017
Title:
Japanese study questions benefit of treat-to-target statin therapy in diabetic retinopathy (EMPATHY)
Topic(s):
Date:
29 Aug 2017
Title:
Dark chocolate with olive oil associated with improved cardiovascular risk profile
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Date:
29 Aug 2017
Title:
Preventing sudden death in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: new backing for ESC guidelines (HCM-EVIDENCE)
Topic(s):
Date:
29 Aug 2017
Title:
Poor sleep is associated with ischaemic heart disease and stroke
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Date:
29 Aug 2017
Title:
Ablation of atrial fibrillation improves quality of life more than drugs (CAPTAF)
Topic(s):
Date:
29 Aug 2017
Title:
Electrocardiogram recording by patients boosts atrial fibrillation diagnosis (REHEARSE-AF)
Topic(s):
Date:
29 Aug 2017
Title:
Reassessing the benefits of plant-based eating (PURE)
Topic(s):
Date:
29 Aug 2017
Title:
Anacetrapib reduces risk of serious cardiovascular events in high risk patients on statins (REVEAL)
Topic(s):
Date:
29 Aug 2017
Title:
Asian dust and acute myocardial infarction: prediction and prevention
Topic(s):
Date:
29 Aug 2017
Title:
Meta-analysis suggests PCSK9 inhibitors do not increase short-term risk of type 2 diabetes
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Date:
29 Aug 2017
Title:
Rethinking dual antiplatelet guidelines in acute coronary syndrome? (CHANGE-DAPT)
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Renal denervation lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients not taking medication (SPYRAL HTN-OFF MED)
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Study reveals clinical benefit of LDL cholesterol lowering depends on how it is lowered
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
PCSK9 inhibition could ameliorate cardiovascular disease by immune mechanisms
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Sildenafil should be avoided in valve disease with residual pulmonary hypertension (SIOVAC)
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation safe and effective in nonagenarians
Topic(s):
Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Apixaban lowers stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing cardioversion (EMANATE)
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Oxygen therapy does not improve survival in patients with heart attack symptoms (DETO2X-AMI)
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Bag-mask ventilation fails to improve on endotracheal intubation in cardiac arrest (CAAM)
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Ibuprofen associated with blood pressure rise in arthritis patients at cardiovascular risk (PRECISION-ABPM)
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
SPRINT post-hoc analysis: food for thought on defining the ideal blood pressure target
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Inclisiran lowers “bad” cholesterol for up to one year (ORION 1)
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Married patients with heart disease have better survival rates
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Study suggests statins associated with lower rates of breast cancer and mortality
Topic(s):
Cardio-Oncology
;
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Atrial fibrillation and blood pressure: more than just a number (AFFIRM)
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Anti-aldosterones save lives in STEMI heart attack patients: pooled ALBATROSS and REMINDER data
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Screening for vascular disease saves one life for every 169 patients assessed (VIVA)
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
NIPPON follow-up: shorter dual antiplatelet therapy stands the test of time (DAPT)
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
FOURIER - New analysis examines how low cholesterol can safely go
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Education and feedback improve use of stroke prevention drugs in atrial fibrillation (IMPACT-AF)
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
Closure of left atrial appendage during heart surgery protects the brain (LAACS)
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
PATHWAY-2 uncovers main cause of drug-resistant hypertension, finds old drugs work best
Topic(s):
Date:
28 Aug 2017
Title:
16 year study suggests air temperature is external trigger for heart attack
Topic(s):
Environmental and Occupational Aspects of Heart Disease
;
Date:
27 Aug 2017
Title:
Higher coffee consumption associated with lower risk of death
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Date:
27 Aug 2017
Title:
Automatic external defibrillators save lives in amateur sports and fitness centres
Topic(s):
Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)
;
Public Health
;
Health Policy
;
Date:
27 Aug 2017
Title:
Rivaroxaban plus aspirin improves outcomes in stable cardiovascular disease (COMPASS)
Topic(s):
Date:
27 Aug 2017
Title:
Newer drugs drive rise in oral anticoagulant use among patients with atrial fibrillation
Topic(s):
Date:
27 Aug 2017
Title:
Risk factor driven upstream atrial fibrillation therapy improves sinus rhythm maintenance (RACE 3)
Topic(s):
Date:
27 Aug 2017
Title:
Catheter ablation improves outcomes in patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation (CASTLE-AF)
Topic(s):
Date:
27 Aug 2017
Title:
Rivaroxaban plus aspirin reduces adverse events in patients with peripheral artery disease (COMPASS–PAD)
Topic(s):
Date:
27 Aug 2017
Title:
PCSK9 is a co-activator of platelet function beyond its role in cholesterol homeostasis
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Date:
27 Aug 2017
Title:
Study confirms safety of rapid algorithm to rule-out and rule-in myocardial infarction
Topic(s):
Date:
27 Aug 2017
Title:
High salt intake associated with doubled risk of heart failure
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Date:
27 Aug 2017
Title:
Drug cuts cardiovascular disease and lung cancer risk by reducing inflammation (CANTOS)
Topic(s):
Date:
26 Aug 2017
Title:
ESC Guidelines on ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction published today
Topic(s):
Date:
26 Aug 2017
Title:
ESC Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Diseases published today
Topic(s):
Peripheral Artery Disease
;
Diseases of the Aorta, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Stroke
Date:
26 Aug 2017
Title:
Women less likely to receive recommended statin doses to prevent cardiovascular events
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Date:
26 Aug 2017
Title:
ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease published today
Topic(s):
Valvular Heart Disease
;
Date:
26 Aug 2017
Title:
Gender gap in death from heart attack reduces particularly in younger women
Topic(s):
Date:
26 Aug 2017
Title:
ESC Focused Update on Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Coronary Artery Disease published today
Topic(s):
Date:
26 Aug 2017
Title:
Underweight associated with highest mortality and costs after cardiac catheterisation
Topic(s):
Date:
24 Aug 2017
Title:
ESC Congress 2017 to host a dedicated digital health area
Topic(s):
Date:
18 Aug 2017
Title:
The European Society of Cardiology Offers Heartfelt Condolences to the Victims of the Barcelona Attack
Topic(s):
Date:
16 Aug 2017
Title:
ESC Congress 2017 Hot Line Tips
Topic(s):
Date:
09 Aug 2017
Title:
Marijuana associated with three-fold risk of death from hypertension
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
02 Aug 2017
Title:
Pneumonia or sepsis in adults associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
20 Jul 2017
Title:
Nutrition advice aimed at children also improves parents’ diets
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
20 Jul 2017
Title:
ESC Congress 2017 Hot Line LBCT Programme
Topic(s):
Date:
13 Jul 2017
Title:
Registry identifies early onset of heart failure and lack of defibrillators in Asia
Topic(s):
Date:
27 Jun 2017
Title:
European Society of Cardiology and Oxford University Press launch new Open Access European Heart Journal – Case Reports
Topic(s):
Date:
23 Jun 2017
Title:
ESC Congress 2017 - Press Schedule
Topic(s):
Date:
21 Jun 2017
Title:
European Heart Rhythm Association congress becomes annual in 2018
Topic(s):
Arrhythmias and Device Therapy
Date:
21 Jun 2017
Title:
Stroke history higher in asymptomatic versus symptomatic atrial fibrillation patients
Topic(s):
Atrial Fibrillation
;
Arrhythmias and Device Therapy
Date:
21 Jun 2017
Title:
Breast implants may impede ECG and lead to false heart attack diagnosis
Topic(s):
Arrhythmias and Device Therapy
Date:
20 Jun 2017
Title:
Pacemakers and other cardiac devices can help solve forensic cases
Topic(s):
Arrhythmias and Device Therapy
Date:
19 Jun 2017
Title:
Smartphone app directs first responders to cardiac arrest three minutes before ambulance
Topic(s):
Acute Cardiac Care
;
Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)
Date:
18 Jun 2017
Title:
European network created to find sudden cardiac arrest causes and treatments
Topic(s):
Acute Cardiac Care
;
Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)
Date:
18 Jun 2017
Title:
Tenth year of data on cardiac arrhythmia treatment launched at European congress
Topic(s):
Arrhythmias and Device Therapy
Date:
15 Jun 2017
Title:
Sex-specific cardiovascular drug dosages needed to reduce adverse reactions in women
Topic(s):
Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy
Date:
07 Jun 2017
Title:
Running multiple marathons does not increase risk of atherosclerosis
Topic(s):
Date:
26 May 2017
Title:
Diesel pollution linked to heart damage
Topic(s):
Date:
26 May 2017
Title:
Statins associated with improved heart structure and function
Topic(s):
Date:
26 May 2017
Title:
Researchers develop faster and cheaper cardiac imaging test for developing countries
Topic(s):
Date:
25 May 2017
Title:
Do men have worse chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy than women?
Topic(s):
Date:
22 May 2017
Title:
EuroPCR 2017, the world-leading course for cardiovascular interventions
Topic(s):
Cardiovascular Surgery
;
Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
Date:
20 May 2017
Title:
Tablet helps heart failure patients manage their disease including drug dosages
Topic(s):
Cardiovascular Nursing
;
Heart Failure
Date:
20 May 2017
Title:
Heart failure and stroke identified as lethal combination
Topic(s):
Cardiovascular Nursing
;
Heart Failure
Date:
19 May 2017
Title:
Nearly one-quarter of patients say mechanical heart valve disturbs sleep
Topic(s):
Cardiovascular Nursing
;
Heart Failure
Date:
18 May 2017
Title:
Holographic cardiac imaging among innovations showcased at arrhythmias congress
Topic(s):
Treatment
;
Arrhythmias and Device Therapy
Date:
17 May 2017
Title:
World Hypertension Day - Get your blood pressure checked this month
Topic(s):
Hypertension
Date:
12 May 2017
Title:
Cardiovascular nurses contribute to United Nations sustainable development goals
Topic(s):
Cardiovascular Nursing
Date:
10 May 2017
Title:
EuroPCR 2017, the world-leading course for cardiovascular interventions
Topic(s):
Date:
09 May 2017
Title:
Study reveals low adoption of advice to reduce nuclear cardiology radiation exposure
Topic(s):
Date:
07 May 2017
Title:
Large nuclear cardiology laboratory slashes radiation dose by 60% in eight years
Topic(s):
Date:
07 May 2017
Title:
Hodgkin lymphoma survivors have more severe coronary artery disease post chest irradiation
Topic(s):
Date:
03 May 2017
Title:
Consumers warned about accuracy of heart rate apps
Topic(s):
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
;
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
01 May 2017
Title:
Risk of heart transplant rejection reduced by desensitising patient antibodies
Topic(s):
Heart Failure
Date:
30 Apr 2017
Title:
Non-O blood groups associated with higher risk of heart attack
Topic(s):
Heart Failure
Date:
30 Apr 2017
Title:
Heart failure mortality is inversely related to wealth of country
Topic(s):
Heart Failure
Date:
30 Apr 2017
Title:
Unemployment associated with 50% higher risk of death in heart failure patients
Topic(s):
Heart Failure
Date:
29 Apr 2017
Title:
Serelaxin fails to meet primary endpoints in phase 3 RELAX-AHF-2 trial
Topic(s):
Heart Failure
Date:
26 Apr 2017
Title:
Impact of overtraining on the heart to be discussed at cardiovascular imaging meeting
Topic(s):
Date:
19 Apr 2017
Title:
Personalised workouts to prevent heart disease designed by new digital instrument
Topic(s):
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
;
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
18 Apr 2017
Title:
Cardiovascular nurses set to discuss how smartphones can improve continuity of care
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Cardiovascular Nursing
Date:
12 Apr 2017
Title:
Exercise associated with improved heart attack survival
Topic(s):
Myocardial Disease
;
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
10 Apr 2017
Title:
Future applications of nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT to be revealed at ICNC 2017
Topic(s):
Date:
03 Apr 2017
Title:
ESC Congress 2017 Educational and Scientific Programme
Topic(s):
Date:
31 Mar 2017
Title:
Insomnia associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
29 Mar 2017
Title:
Heart failure congress sets new record for original science submissions
Topic(s):
Heart Failure
Date:
23 Mar 2017
Title:
Cardiac lead extractions safer in high volume centres
Topic(s):
Arrhythmias and Device Therapy
Date:
16 Mar 2017
Title:
Delirium is associated with 5-fold increased mortality in acute cardiac patients
Topic(s):
Acute Cardiac Care
Date:
15 Mar 2017
Title:
‘Harmless’ painkillers associated with increased risk of cardiac arrest
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
;
Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy
Date:
08 Mar 2017
Title:
Clinical trial rules should protect patients and results not operational details
Topic(s):
Basic Science
Date:
08 Mar 2017
Title:
Peripartum cardiomyopathy occurs globally and is not a disease of the poor
Topic(s):
Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Disease
;
Heart Failure
Date:
06 Mar 2017
Title:
Innovations to prevent heart disease take centre stage at EuroPrevent congress
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
01 Mar 2017
Title:
Benefits of physical activity may outweigh impact of obesity on cardiovascular disease
Topic(s):
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
28 Feb 2017
Title:
Europe's Unequal Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases - The actual facts
Topic(s):
Public Health
;
Health Policy
Date:
23 Feb 2017
Title:
ESC on eHealth Revolution: A New Vision For Cardiovascular Medicine
Topic(s):
Hospital Information Systems, Electronic Records, Clinical Decision Support
Date:
15 Feb 2017
Title:
Statin side effects are strongest predictor of failure to meet cholesterol targets
Topic(s):
Myocardial Disease
;
Lipids
;
Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy
Date:
06 Feb 2017
Title:
Study of 1.2 million adolescents shows fitness linked to lower risk of early heart failure
Topic(s):
Heart Failure
Date:
03 Feb 2017
Title:
Number of children emerging as cardiovascular risk factor for both parents
Topic(s):
Atrial Fibrillation
;
Risk Factors and Prevention
Date:
01 Feb 2017
Title:
Study adds to evidence that electronic cigarettes are not harmless
Topic(s):
Valvular, Myocardial, Pericardial, Pulmonary, Congenital Heart Disease
;
Pulmonary Circulation, Pulmonary Embolism, Right Heart Failure
;
Diseases of the Aorta, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Stroke
Date:
19 Jan 2017
Title:
More than half of atrial fibrillation patients become asymptomatic after catheter ablation
Topic(s):
Cardiovascular Surgery
;
Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
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