ESC Press Releases 2021
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Below you can find press releases about the latest developments in cardiology
Date
Title
Date:
07/01/2021
Title:
COVID-19 infection linked with higher death rate in acute heart failure patients
Date:
13/01/2021
Title:
One small alcoholic drink a day is linked to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation
Date:
22/01/2021
Title:
Being fat linked with worse heart health even in people who exercise
Date:
26/01/2021
Title:
Rich European countries have higher atrial fibrillation death rates than least wealthy
Date:
27/01/2021
Title:
Hypertension symptoms in women often mistaken for menopause
Date:
28/01/2021
Title:
Leading cardiovascular organizations call for urgent action to reduce air pollution
Date:
03/02/2021
Title:
MEPs call for bold action to limit effect of pandemic on cardiovascular health
Date:
03/02/2021
Title:
MEPs call for bold action to limit effect of pandemic on heart health
Date:
04/02/2021
Title:
Cancer patients not receiving life-saving heart attack treatment
Date:
05/02/2021
Title:
People infected with COVID-19 have a higher risk of dying after a cardiac arrest
Date:
08/02/2021
Title:
You can’t pause a heart
Date:
09/02/2021
Title:
High blood pressure causes atrial fibrillation
Date:
10/02/2021
Title:
Heart disease deaths rising in young women
Date:
12/02/2021
Title:
Heart failure cases soar globally
Date:
12/02/2021
Title:
Instant death from heart attack more common in people who do not exercise
Date:
15/02/2021
Title:
ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2021: delivering urgent cardiac care during a pandemic
Date:
18/02/2021
Title:
Damage to the heart found in more than half of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital
Date:
01/03/2021
Title:
Universal Definition and Classification of Heart Failure
Date:
11/03/2021
Title:
Exercise linked with better health in patients with kidney disease
Date:
11/03/2021
Title:
Mindfulness meditation improves quality of life in heart attack survivors
Date:
12/03/2021
Title:
Heart attack diagnosis missed in women more often than in men
Date:
13/03/2021
Title:
Exhaustion linked with increased risk of heart attack in men
Date:
19/03/2021
Title:
ESC Preventive Cardiology 2021: myths and facts about the prevention of heart disease
Date:
24/03/2021
Title:
How to prevent and treat high blood pressure with exercise
Date:
26/03/2021
Title:
Stressed brain linked to broken heart
Date:
29/03/2021
Title:
EHRA 2021: envisioning the future treatment of heart rhythm disorders
Date:
30/03/2021
Title:
Air pollution and physical exercise: when to do more or less
Date:
31/03/2021
Title:
Heart attacks in young adults more deadly in those with systemic inflammatory disease
Date:
06/04/2021
Title:
Call for cardiovascular scientists to contribute data to multinational platform
Date:
07/04/2021
Title:
Heart patients three times more likely to have diabetes than general population
Date:
09/04/2021
Title:
Leisure physical activity is linked with health benefits but work activity is not
Date:
12/04/2021
Title:
EuroCMR 2021: imaging the heart to personalise treatment
Date:
13/04/2021
Title:
ICNC-CT 2021 Virtual: Get ready for innovations in cardiovascular imaging
Date:
15/04/2021
Title:
Study strengthens links between red meat and heart disease
Date:
16/04/2021
Title:
EU assessment of high-risk medical devices faces in-depth review
Date:
16/04/2021
Title:
Heart health of shift workers linked to body clock
Date:
17/04/2021
Title:
Heart patients advised to move more to avoid heart attacks and strokes
Date:
20/04/2021
Title:
Disrupted sleep is linked to increased risk of death, particularly in women
Date:
22/04/2021
Title:
Medical societies call for evidence-based EU health policy and regulation
Date:
23/04/2021
Title:
People with heart rhythm disorders warned over cannabis use
Date:
24/04/2021
Title:
Study highlights risks of anxiety and depression after cardiac device implantation
Date:
24/04/2021
Title:
Simple foot test detects heart rhythm disorder in patients with diabetes
Date:
24/04/2021
Title:
Global experts define how to assess quality of care for patients with atrial fibrillation
Date:
25/04/2021
Title:
Practical advice launched on stroke prevention drug use in atrial fibrillation patients
Date:
25/04/2021
Title:
Study paves the way for preventing sudden cardiac arrest in the community
Date:
25/04/2021
Title:
Can a personalised approach more accurately allocate cardiac devices?
Date:
25/04/2021
Title:
Atrial fibrillation is a warning sign for other health problems
Date:
25/04/2021
Title:
Screening for most common heart rhythm disorder does not occur in Europe
Date:
29/04/2021
Title:
Fish oil supplements linked with heart rhythm disorder
Date:
06/05/2021
Title:
Breathing problems are the second most common symptom of heart attacks
Date:
12/05/2021
Title:
EuroHeartCare – ACNAP Congress 2021: helping patients manage heart conditions
Date:
14/05/2021
Title:
Depression and anxiety more common in heart failure than cancer patients
Date:
17/05/2021
Title:
Middle-aged women urged to check their blood pressure to avoid heart attacks
Date:
18/05/2021
Title:
EBC MAIN trial results – what is new and what will change in left main stenting?
Date:
18/05/2021
Title:
Cool AMI EU pivotal trial- final results after trial discontinuation following ad interim analysis
Date:
18/05/2021
Title:
A new meta-analysis supports elective revascularization and medical therapy for reducing cardiac death
Date:
19/05/2021
Title:
Health and the city: using urban design to promote heart health
Date:
21/05/2021
Title:
Slow yoga prevents fainting
Date:
26/05/2021
Title:
Investment needed to ensure safer medical devices
Date:
26/05/2021
Title:
Leading global cardiovascular organisations release joint opinion on achieving the ‘tobacco endgame’
Date:
27/05/2021
Title:
Disease of the smallest heart blood vessels is important global health problem
Date:
28/05/2021
Title:
Heart Failure 2021: improving quality of life in patients with heart failure
Date:
01/06/2021
Title:
Hypertension during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of stroke in offspring
Date:
04/06/2021
Title:
ESC Congress 2021 – Highlights from the Scientific Programme
Date:
10/06/2021
Title:
Improving heart health may reduce the severity of COVID-19 disease
Date:
13/06/2021
Title:
If it can happen to a professional athlete, it can happen to anyone
Date:
17/06/2021
Title:
Focus on emotions is key to improving heart health in people living with obesity
Date:
18/06/2021
Title:
Tai chi shows promise for relief of depression and anxiety in stroke survivors
Date:
23/06/2021
Title:
Statin use is linked to reduced risk of cancer among heart failure patients
Date:
28/06/2021
Title:
MEPs call to prioritise cardiovascular unmet needs in EU funding programmes
Date:
28/06/2021
Title:
Heart failure is associated with an increased risk of cancer
Date:
29/06/2021
Title:
Worse outcomes observed after heart attacks during pandemic compared to previous year
Date:
30/06/2021
Title:
RESILIENCE, a project to reduce the prevalence of heart failure in cancer survivors
Date:
01/07/2021
Title:
Older patients with heart failure denied effective treatments
Date:
06/07/2021
Title:
ESC Congress 2021 – Press Programme announced
Date:
07/07/2021
Title:
What should I eat to avoid heart disease?
Date:
13/07/2021
Title:
Leading cardiovascular organisations issue joint opinion on improving clinician well-being worldwide
Date:
21/07/2021
Title:
Women’s heart health is strongly related to pregnancy outcomes
Date:
28/07/2021
Title:
Heart patients need more help to lose weight
Date:
04/08/2021
Title:
Get accredited now for ESC Congress 2021
Date:
06/08/2021
Title:
Call to increase participation of women in cardiovascular clinical trials
Date:
16/08/2021
Title:
Night shift work is linked to increased risk of heart problems
Date:
23/08/2021
Title:
Exercise maintains normal heart rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation
Date:
23/08/2021
Title:
Alcohol use in young adults is associated with early ageing of blood vessels
Date:
23/08/2021
Title:
Study highlights steep rise in cardiac arrests associated with opioid use
Date:
24/08/2021
Title:
It’s never too late to get active
Date:
24/08/2021
Title:
Drinking sufficient water could prevent heart failure
Date:
24/08/2021
Title:
Heart attacks in young adults are related to unhealthy lifestyles, not just family history
Date:
25/08/2021
Title:
ESC Congress 2021 – scoops begin tomorrow
Date:
25/08/2021
Title:
Is it possible to personalise sudden cardiac death prevention after myocardial infarction?
Date:
25/08/2021
Title:
Study suggests women find it more difficult to quit smoking than men
Date:
25/08/2021
Title:
Gum disease linked with new onset heart disease
Date:
25/08/2021
Title:
Mediterranean diet shows promise in men with erectile dysfunction
Date:
26/08/2021
Title:
Are all saturated fats equally bad for the heart?
Date:
26/08/2021
Title:
Study shows missed potential for healthy life after a heart attack
Date:
27/08/2021
Title:
ESC Guidelines on heart failure management launched today
Date:
27/08/2021
Title:
One in ten cardiac arrest patients phoned emergency services the day before
Date:
27/08/2021
Title:
Common air pollutants linked with increased risk of cardiac arrest
Date:
27/08/2021
Title:
Drones could deliver defibrillators to cardiac arrest victims faster than ambulances
Date:
27/08/2021
Title:
Empagliflozin benefits heart failure patients with reduced and preserved ejection fraction
Date:
27/08/2021
Title:
Implantable cardiac monitors predict complications in selected post-infarction patients
Date:
27/08/2021
Title:
Study shows haemodynamic guided management benefits broader heart failure population
Date:
27/08/2021
Title:
Trial reports first successful results for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Date:
28/08/2021
Title:
Fibrosis ablation shows promise in atrial fibrillation with low grade fibrotic myopathy
Date:
28/08/2021
Title:
European valvular heart disease Guidelines published today
Date:
28/08/2021
Title:
Ultra-processed food is associated with cardiovascular disease
Date:
28/08/2021
Title:
Finerenone benefits patients with diabetes across spectrum of kidney disease
Date:
28/08/2021
Title:
Edoxaban noninferior to warfarin for adverse events after heart valve replacement
Date:
28/08/2021
Title:
Finerenone improves outcomes in patients with mild-to-moderate kidney disease and diabetes
Date:
28/08/2021
Title:
Light-to-moderate coffee drinking associated with health benefits
Date:
28/08/2021
Title:
Smoking cessation after a heart attack linked with improved mood
Date:
28/08/2021
Title:
Ablation and biventricular pacing boosts survival in selected atrial fibrillation patients
Date:
28/08/2021
Title:
Green neighbourhoods linked with better heart health
Date:
28/08/2021
Title:
If you witness a cardiac arrest, your actions could save a life
Date:
28/08/2021
Title:
1-month dual antiplatelet therapy post-stent implant benefits high bleeding risk patients
Date:
29/08/2021
Title:
Continuous heart rhythm monitoring and treatment if indicated does not prevent stroke
Date:
29/08/2021
Title:
Carotid artery surgery and stenting have similar long-term effects on stroke
Date:
29/08/2021
Title:
ESC Guidelines on cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronisation therapy launched today
Date:
29/08/2021
Title:
Systematic pressure wire assessment has no additional benefit at diagnostic angiography
Date:
29/08/2021
Title:
Trial does not support early coronary angiography in cardiac arrest without ST elevation
Date:
29/08/2021
Title:
Low-sodium salt prevents stroke
Date:
30/08/2021
Title:
Flu jab after heart attack should become standard care
Date:
30/08/2021
Title:
How can I avoid heart disease or stroke?
Date:
30/08/2021
Title:
Best of ESC Congress 2021 – The Digital Experience
Date:
30/08/2021
Title:
Amulet occluder shows promise against Watchman device in atrial fibrillation
Date:
30/08/2021
Title:
Trial does not support clopidogrel monotherapy one-month after acute coronary syndromes
Date:
30/08/2021
Title:
Jury still out on cardiovascular safety of prostate cancer treatments
Date:
30/08/2021
Title:
Intensive blood pressure lowering benefits older patients with hypertension
Date:
23/09/2021
Title:
Health experts urge nations to implement ambitious air pollution reduction policies
Date:
27/09/2021
Title:
European organisations join forces to shine spotlight on cardiovascular health
Date:
29/09/2021
Title:
Study highlights the importance of heart health for preventing diabetes
Date:
06/10/2021
Title:
Iron deficiency in middle age is linked with higher risk of developing heart disease
Date:
08/10/2021
Title:
ESC Digital Summit 2021: looking to the future of digital healthcare
Date:
12/10/2021
Title:
International experts set to advise early treatment for atrial fibrillation
Date:
13/10/2021
Title:
Most mothers born with heart defects can become pregnant and give birth safely. Expert medical care and counselling are essential
Date:
19/10/2021
Title:
Maternal cholesterol during pregnancy linked with heart attack severity in adult offspring
Date:
09/11/2021
Title:
Bedtime linked with heart health
Date:
14/11/2021
Title:
Atrial fibrillation and death are more common during the first year after breast cancer diagnosis
Date:
16/11/2021
Title:
EuroEcho 2021: State-of-the-art in cardiac imaging for patient care
Date:
16/11/2021
Title:
European Society of Cardiology COVID-19 guidance launched today
Date:
18/11/2021
Title:
ESC Asia 2021 with APSC & AFC: expanding the boundaries of cardiovascular medicine
Date:
23/11/2021
Title:
Aspirin is linked with increased risk of heart failure
Date:
09/12/2021
Title:
MEPs call for heart disease to be recognised as the main side effect of cancer treatment
Date:
09/12/2021
Title:
Breathlessness in patients with long COVID may signal heart problems
Date:
11/12/2021
Title:
Machine learning predicts risk of death in patients with suspected or known heart disease
Date:
17/12/2021
Title:
Emergency workers need standard health checks to prevent heart events on the job
Date:
21/12/2021
Title:
Top ten ESC stories in the news in 2021
Date:
23/12/2021
Title:
Europe set to miss global heart health targets as obesity skyrockets
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