EU-funded project sheds light on cardiovascular diseases
The EU-funded EuroHeart (European Heart Health Strategy) II Project comes to an end today after three years of research into current cardiovascular disease (CVD) trends and analysis of EU-wide CVD prevention policies. Read more
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Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management (Source: ESC News and Press)
Source: ESC News and Press - February 28, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Cardiovascular nursing congress highlights psychological links to heart disease
Professor Donna Fitzsimons, Chair of CCNAP: “Psychological factors have a major impact on how people respond to their cardiac disease and how it develops. We know for example that people who are depressed do much worse after a cardiac event irrespective of optimal medical treatment, and there have been recent suggestions in the literature that depression should be treated as a separate risk factor.”
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Cardiovascular Nursing, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management (Source: ESC News and Press)
Source: ESC News and Press - February 26, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
The latest Articles of the Month from HFA Committees
Dancing is as effective as traditional training programme in Greek Males with Heart Failure but with greater motivation
Effect of Prehospital Induction of Mild Hypothermia on Survival and Neurological Status Among Adults With Cardiac Arrest
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Heart Failure (HF) (Source: ESC News and Press)
Source: ESC News and Press - February 20, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
One-quarter of high risk patients denied anticoagulation after AF ablation
Very good long-term results for AF ablation across Europe: The EORP Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Pilot Study reveals that 65% of patients were taking anticoagulants one year after ablation of AF. But up to 25% of patients at high risk of stroke (defined as a CHA2DS2-VASc score >1) were not taking any anticoagulant drug. And around half of patients with a low stroke risk (CHA2DS2-VASc score of 0) were still anticoagulated one year after the procedure.
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Atrial Fibrillation (Source: ESC News and Press)
Source: ESC News and Press - February 18, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Acute Pericarditis
An article from the e-journal of the ESC Council for Cardiology PracticeTopics: Pericardial DiseaseAuthors: Valladares C. The typical complaint of acute pericarditis is chest pain, which radiates to one or both trapezius muscle ridges. An audible friction rub will often be noted with widespread ST-segment elevation as the expression of subepicardial myocardial involvement. See here latest on diagnosis, treatment and follow up of acute pericarditis.
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Pericardial Disease (Source: ESC News and Press)
Source: ESC News and Press - February 18, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
28 February : Free registration ESC webinar on Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Join Theresa McDonagh and Burkert Pieske online for a live streaming webinar on 28 February 2014 from 18:00 to 19:00 CET, on Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: the most common diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
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Heart Failure (HF) (Source: ESC News and Press)
Source: ESC News and Press - February 11, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Guidelines on Diabetes: new resources available
In addition to the Full text of the ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines on Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases, developed with EASD, new related resources are now available.Discover the Essential messages, the Summary Card, and the educational Slide-set, specially designed to be helpful in your daily practice. (Source: ESC News and Press)
Source: ESC News and Press - February 10, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
EACPR sheds a light on CVD prevention in Ireland and the Netherlands.
This month, the National CVD Prevention Coordinators for Ireland and the Netherlands are providing a full report and detailed analysis of CVD prevention and rehabilitation in their country on the EACPR “Prevention in your country” section.
Read the country reports from Ireland and the Netherlands.
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Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management (Source: ESC News and Press)
Source: ESC News and Press - February 10, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Novel agents in the treatment of stable angina.
Authors: Ferreira Lisboa da Silva, RM
In stable angina, added to lifestyle changes and risk factor control, pharmacological treatment aims to reduce risk and symptoms. The novel anti-ischemic drugs ivabradine, nicorandil, ranolazine and trimetazidine have been introduced for more effective symptom control. Review here their specific mechanisms of action and side effects.
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Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) (Source: ESC News and Press)
Source: ESC News and Press - February 10, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Beta Blockers and Perioperative Care: European Heart Journal Editorial addresses controversy
Since the end of 2011 when the scientific work of Professor Don Poldermans was first scrutinized there has been controversy in the medical world about the use of beta blockers in perioperative care. The recent publication - and retraction for proper peer reviewing and revision - in the EHJ of a paper by Professors Cole and Francis from Imperial College, questioning whether beta blockers in perioperative care could lead to a mortality increase brought the topic back into the public eye.The EHJ has published an editorial addressing these questions.
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Acute Corona...
Source: ESC News and Press - February 7, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
#loveyourheart !
Support EU policy in favor of a heart healthy environment by joining the Valentine's Day Twitter Campaign of the European Parliament!
On 13 and 14 February, the MEP Heart Group will be organising a raising awareness campaign in view of placing cardiovascular health high on the EU policy agenda.
An occasion to tweet and retweet for a good cause!Tweet #loveyourheart
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Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management (Source: ESC News and Press)
Source: ESC News and Press - February 7, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Outpatient management of patients with venous thromboembolic disease
Authors: Poredoš P, Kaja Jezovnik M.
Low molecular weight heparin in outpatient departments or at home are great advancements in the management of deep vein thrombosis. New oral anticoagulant agents will further simplify this change. Review here how treatment has evolved from hospital to outpatient or home care and the criteria for selecting patients. (Source: ESC News and Press)
Source: ESC News and Press - February 3, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Symptoms of depression causally linked to risk of coronary heart disease in UK Whitehall study
A report published today provides strong evidence that the symptoms of depressive disorder are causally associated with the risk of coronary heart disease, and as such should be considered a potentially modifiable risk factor for the occurrence of CHD. Read more
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Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management (Source: ESC News and Press)
Source: ESC News and Press - February 3, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Aspirin still overprescribed for stroke prevention in AF
Data from the EORP Atrial Fibrillation General Pilot Registry of more than 3 100 patients in nine countries provides the most up-to-date picture of European cardiologists’ prescribing of antithrombotic treatment, which includes oral anticoagulation therapy (warfarin and the novel oral anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs (mainly aspirin).
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Atrial Fibrillation (Source: ESC News and Press)
Source: ESC News and Press - January 29, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Arrhythmia-centered treatment review of tachy-arrhythmia during pregnancy
Authors: Baig M.Management of the patient includes: 1) clinical assessment with a detailed history and examination, 2) blood count, renal function, electrolytes (potassium, magnesium) & thyroid function assessments, 3) ECG and telemetry/holter monitoring, 4) echocardiogram and, if required, 5) fetal monitoring. Once an arrhythmia is detected and identified, review here what specific therapy is needed.
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Pregnancy and Heart Disease, Arrhythmias (Source: ESC News and Press)
Source: ESC News and Press - January 23, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
