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Below you can find press releases about the latest developments in cardiology
Date
Title
Date:
11/01/2022
Title:
Nearly one in five patients with heart disease use mental health drugs
Date:
20/01/2022
Title:
TV watching linked with potentially fatal blood clots
Date:
27/01/2022
Title:
Athletes warned against potential dangers of natural supplements
Date:
16/02/2022
Title:
Statin intolerance is “over-estimated and over-diagnosed”
Date:
24/02/2022
Title:
Salt in soluble paracetamol linked to increase risk of cardiovascular disease and death
Date:
25/02/2022
Title:
ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2022: at the forefront of cardiac emergencies
Date:
11/03/2022
Title:
EHRA 2022: cutting edge science in heart rhythm disorders
Date:
17/03/2022
Title:
COVID-19 vaccination is safe in patients with previous myocarditis
Date:
19/03/2022
Title:
Shortness of breath heralds worse survival than chest pain for heart attack patients
Date:
19/03/2022
Title:
Women more likely to die after heart emergency than men
Date:
24/03/2022
Title:
ESC Preventive Cardiology 2022: physical and mental health to prevent heart disease
Date:
03/04/2022
Title:
Sudden cardiac arrest kills one in five people but cannot be reliably predicted yet
Date:
03/04/2022
Title:
Who should receive a device to prevent sudden cardiac death?
Date:
03/04/2022
Title:
Advice on how to use digital devices to detect and manage arrhythmias published today
Date:
03/04/2022
Title:
Advice to prevent consequences of interference in cardiac device patients published today
Date:
04/04/2022
Title:
Study identifies hospitalised COVID-19 patients at elevated mortality risk
Date:
04/04/2022
Title:
Recommendations on genetic testing for inherited cardiac diseases published today
Date:
04/04/2022
Title:
GPs rank screening for heart rhythm disorder nearly as important as for common cancers
Date:
04/04/2022
Title:
Overweight patients should slim down before procedure to treat abnormal heart rhythm
Date:
04/04/2022
Title:
How to prevent recurrent stroke when the cause is unknown
Date:
07/04/2022
Title:
Insomnia is linked with recurrent heart events in coronary patients
Date:
07/04/2022
Title:
Smokers with heart disease could gain five healthy years by quitting
Date:
15/04/2022
Title:
Pushing the boundaries of cardiovascular science: get ready for FCVB 2022
Date:
30/04/2022
Title:
COVID-19 vaccine technique shows promise for heart disease
Date:
06/05/2022
Title:
ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022: working with patients to manage cardiovascular disease
Date:
09/05/2022
Title:
Heart Failure 2022: improving outcomes for all patients with heart failure
Date:
13/05/2022
Title:
Hormonal changes during menopause are directly related to decline in cardiovascular health
Date:
13/05/2022
Title:
In Person in Paris and online EuroPCR celebrates the best of both worlds
Date:
17/05/2022
Title:
2022 Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award: The Nursing and Allied Professional Community, at the heart of cardiovascular care
Date:
17/05/2022
Title:
Marking World Hypertension Day and emerging data on renal denervation
Date:
21/05/2022
Title:
Being unmarried is associated with a higher risk of death in heart failure patients
Date:
21/05/2022
Title:
Air pollution linked to deadly heart rhythm disorder
Date:
21/05/2022
Title:
Speech analysis app predicts worsening heart failure before symptom onset
Date:
22/05/2022
Title:
Alcohol may be more risky to the heart than previously thought
Date:
22/05/2022
Title:
Taste buds can adapt to low salt diet
Date:
23/05/2022
Title:
Low glycaemic index diet helps heart patients lose weight
Date:
03/06/2022
Title:
ESC Congress 2022 – Highlights from the Scientific Programme
Date:
17/06/2022
Title:
Up to 80% of athletes who die suddenly had no symptoms or family history of heart disease
Date:
23/06/2022
Title:
COVID vaccines are safe for patients with cardiovascular disease
Date:
29/06/2022
Title:
Atrial fibrillation after surgery is linked to an increased risk of hospitalization for heart failure
Date:
01/07/2022
Title:
Scientists warn of links between soil pollution and heart disease
Date:
08/07/2022
Title:
Mask wearing amplifies harms of smoking
Date:
11/07/2022
Title:
Adding salt to your food at the table is linked to higher risk of premature death
Date:
12/07/2022
Title:
ESC Congress 2022 – Press Programme revealed
Date:
22/07/2022
Title:
Women urged to eat potassium-rich foods to improve their heart health
Date:
28/07/2022
Title:
Most high blood pressure in children and teenagers is linked with unhealthy lifestyle
Date:
04/08/2022
Title:
Premature menopause is associated with increased risk of heart problems
Date:
09/08/2022
Title:
Aldosterone linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease progression and end-stage kidney disease
Date:
12/08/2022
Title:
ESC Congress 2022 – the hottest science in cardiovascular disease
Date:
22/08/2022
Title:
Cannabis prescribed for pain linked with small risk of heart problems
Date:
22/08/2022
Title:
COVID mRNA vaccines are safe in patients with heart failure
Date:
23/08/2022
Title:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs linked with heart failure in patients with diabetes
Date:
23/08/2022
Title:
Air pollution is associated with heart attacks in non-smokers
Date:
24/08/2022
Title:
Insufficient sleep in teenagers is associated with overweight and obesity
Date:
24/08/2022
Title:
Octogenarians should walk 10 minutes a day to prolong life
Date:
25/08/2022
Title:
Study highlights lifelong benefits of statin therapy
Date:
25/08/2022
Title:
Smoking is even more damaging to the heart than previously thought
Date:
26/08/2022
Title:
Polypill reduces cardiovascular events in heart attack patients compared to usual care
Date:
26/08/2022
Title:
Advice to prevent heart problems caused by cancer therapy published today
Date:
26/08/2022
Title:
Neprilysin inhibition does not affect cognitive function in patients with heart failure
Date:
26/08/2022
Title:
Patient version of guidelines to prevent heart disease launched today
Date:
26/08/2022
Title:
Heavy smoking and smoke inhalation may worsen impact of heart attacks
Date:
26/08/2022
Title:
Researchers warn of potential threat to heart health from extreme weather
Date:
26/08/2022
Title:
Evening dosing of blood pressure medication not better than morning dosing
Date:
26/08/2022
Title:
Pulmonary hypertension guidelines call for earlier diagnosis
Date:
26/08/2022
Title:
All patients over 65 years should have a heart check before high-risk non-cardiac surgery
Date:
26/08/2022
Title:
Illicit drugs are used by one in ten intensive cardiac care unit patients
Date:
26/08/2022
Title:
Good sleepers have lower risk of heart disease and stroke
Date:
26/08/2022
Title:
People of all ages should learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Date:
27/08/2022
Title:
Allopurinol does not improve cardiovascular outcomes in ischaemic heart disease patients
Date:
27/08/2022
Title:
Dapagliflozin benefits patients with mildly reduced and preserved ejection fraction
Date:
27/08/2022
Title:
Acetazolamide improves decongestion in patients with acute decompensated heart failure
Date:
27/08/2022
Title:
Cardiovascular screening may reduce risk of death and cardiovascular disease
Date:
27/08/2022
Title:
Innovative randomised trial hints at mortality benefits with high-dose influenza vaccines
Date:
27/08/2022
Title:
Artificial intelligence assessment of heart function is superior to sonographer assessment
Date:
27/08/2022
Title:
Coronary stenting does not benefit patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction
Date:
27/08/2022
Title:
Patients with heart failure benefit from dapagliflozin regardless of ejection fraction
Date:
27/08/2022
Title:
Restrictive oxygenation in post cardiac arrest patients is not harmful
Date:
27/08/2022
Title:
Meta-analysis strengthens evidence for SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with heart failure
Date:
27/08/2022
Title:
Trial finds no benefit of raising blood pressure target in post cardiac arrest patients
Date:
28/08/2022
Title:
Milvexian shows potential to reduce the risk of ischaemic stroke
Date:
28/08/2022
Title:
Artificial intelligence identifies severe aortic stenosis from routine echocardiograms
Date:
28/08/2022
Title:
Novel AI algorithm could help personalise the prevention of cardiovascular disease
Date:
28/08/2022
Title:
New anticoagulant may prevent recurrent ischaemic stroke
Date:
28/08/2022
Title:
More precise algorithms are needed to select patients for invasive coronary testing
Date:
28/08/2022
Title:
New oral anticoagulant shows promise in post-myocardial infarction patients
Date:
28/08/2022
Title:
Trial finds best strategy to select non-infarct related artery lesions for intervention
Date:
28/08/2022
Title:
Trial backs standard of care for rheumatic heart disease and atrial fibrillation
Date:
28/08/2022
Title:
Atrial fibrillation screening using smartphones increases detection and treatment
Date:
28/08/2022
Title:
Disease activity in coronary arteries predicts future risk of death and heart attacks
Date:
29/08/2022
Title:
Post hoc analysis provides new insights on sacubitril/valsartan in myocardial infarction
Date:
29/08/2022
Title:
Drug combination may delay need for surgery in patients with Marfan syndrome
Date:
29/08/2022
Title:
COVID-19 inpatients do not gain from aspirin and rivaroxaban combined or colchicine alone
Date:
29/08/2022
Title:
Cardiovascular protection from statins greatly outweighs the risk of muscle symptoms
Date:
29/08/2022
Title:
COVID-19 patients in the community do not benefit from colchicine or aspirin
Date:
29/08/2022
Title:
Long-term evolocumab therapy leads to further reductions in cardiovascular events
Date:
29/08/2022
Title:
Patients with coronary artery disease should receive P2Y12 inhibitor instead of aspirin
Date:
29/08/2022
Title:
Global digital health leaders propose framework to enhance research using real-world data
Date:
29/08/2022
Title:
Invasive strategy does not improve survival in kidney disease patients with ischaemia
Date:
29/08/2022
Title:
Analysis hints at sudden cardiac death reduction with finerenone
Date:
29/08/2022
Title:
Study shows longer-term benefit of one-month dual antiplatelet therapy after intervention
Date:
29/08/2022
Title:
Trial supports full-dose anticoagulation to prevent blood clots in COVID-19 patients
Date:
29/08/2022
Title:
Study reports novel findings in prediction of sudden death after myocardial infarction
Date:
29/08/2022
Title:
Radial access for coronary interventions confers lower mortality than femoral access
Date:
30/08/2022
Title:
Best of ESC Congress 2022
Date:
15/09/2022
Title:
Combined birth control pill linked with increased risk of blood clots in obese women
Date:
22/09/2022
Title:
Scientists warn of worsening heart disease as global warming sees temperatures soar
Date:
27/09/2022
Title:
Coffee drinking is associated with increased longevity
Date:
17/10/2022
Title:
ESC Asia 2022 with APSC & AFC: state-of-the-art cardiovascular science in the Asia Pacific
Date:
18/10/2022
Title:
Illicit drugs linked with serious heart rhythm disorder
Date:
07/11/2022
Title:
Mirabegron is safe but fails to prevent remodelling in patients with mild heart failure
Date:
14/11/2022
Title:
What is the best time of day to exercise for heart health?
Date:
15/11/2022
Title:
Adversity in childhood is linked to increased risk of heart and blood vessel diseases in early adulthood
Date:
02/12/2022
Title:
Hot weather associated with increased stroke risk in older people
Date:
03/12/2022
Title:
Women and men mistakenly given different advice to prevent heart disease
Date:
07/12/2022
Title:
European cardiologists call for urgent action to prevent medical device shortages
Date:
12/12/2022
Title:
Czech Society of Cardiology leads EU presidency discussion on joint cardiovascular disease and diabetes health
Date:
16/12/2022
Title:
World cardiology leaders call for global action to reinvent randomised clinical trials
Date:
21/12/2022
Title:
Warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest provide opportunity for prevention
Date:
23/12/2022
Title:
Top 10 ESC stories in the news in 2022
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