ISCP Cardio

A new study shows younger women might not suffer chest pain during a heart attack like their male counterparts

Erythropoietin-stimulating agents may be helpful in heart failure in that myocardial iron load at the cellular level is reduced in the failing heart. However, these agents may lead to a toxic cellular labile iron pool. Additionally, our studies also show that iron homeostasis is best assessed with 1) serum transferin, its receptor TfR1, 2) ferritin concentration and 3) TfR1/logFR ratio. Read full article... Topics: Heart Failure (HF)

Study reveals the impact of the 2006 smoke-free law adopted in Uruguay

Managing in today’s challenging financial environment and dealing with the increasing issue of cardiovascular disease in dementia patients, risky behaviours in adolescents with congenital heart disease, the links between depression and heart disease, the impact of art on quality of life in stroke survivors are just some topics on the packed agenda.  Read more about this year's congress programme... Topics: Cardiovascular Nursing

Three-dimensional (3D) echocardiographic (3DE) imaging represents a major innovation in cardiovascular ultrasound. Advancements in computer and transducer technologies permit real-time 3DE acquisition and presentation of cardiac structures from any spatial point of view. The usefulness of 3Dechocardiography has been demonstrated in... Read more Topics: Echocardiography (Non-invasive imaging), Non-invasive imaging: Echocardiography, MR/CT, Nuclear

The 2012 Heart Failure Congress has been accredited by the European Board for Accreditation in Cardiology (EBAC) for 17 hours of external CME credits.Keep up with your medical education and participate in the four day congress, from 19-22 May in Belgrade. Topics: Heart Failure (HF)

There will be three options for EHRA certification during the Cardiostim Congress in June, in Nice, France.  Enrollment is now open to get certified in: Cardiac Pacing and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Invasive Cardiac Electrophysiology Allied Professionals Topics: Arrhythmias

New research shows current junk food advertising restrictions fail to protect children

More genes have been identified as genetic causes for inherited heart failure

Until the end of June, eight webinars in general cardiology wil be held. To expand your knowledge we offer you the possibility to attend these interactive and online sesions for a special price. Check our webinar calendar and subscribe to our package.