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Expert Reviews
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Drug Interaction Database
A reference tool for cardiovascular physicians and surgeons, pharmacists, pharmacologists,scientists and medical practitioners.
FEATURED REVIEW
Anti-inflammatory Treatment for Ischaemic Heart Disease – A Word of Caution
Juan Carlos Kaski
Atherogenesis is an inflammatory process in its own right. Rapid coronary artery disease progression and plaque disruption are associated with vascular and systemic inflammation. Moreover, inflammation has been also shown to be a key mechanism underlying coronary microvascular dysfunction…
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The latest reviews, resources and expert analysis from our website.
Expert Opinions: Anti-inflammatory Treatment for Ischaemic Heart Disease – A Word of Caution
Posted on July 26, 2019
Expert Reviews: Viewpoint: Recent Advances In Intracoronary Imaging For Vasa Vasorum Visualisation
Posted on February 08, 2019
Clinical Trials: Vitamin D Supplements and Prevention of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease
Posted on July 09, 2019
Webinars and e-Learning: Cardiovascular Risk Management of Diabetes and SGLT2 Inhibitors
Posted on July 12, 2017
newsfeed
ISCP September 2019 newsletter available online
Posted on April 04, 2019
Latest newsletter including message from ISCP President Augusto Gallino and more ISCP news and upcoming meetings. more
Statin therapy in children with FH reduces CV risk
Posted on October 16, 2019
Patients with familial hypercholesterolemia who initiated statin therapy during childhood had a slower progression of carotid intima-media thickness and a reduced risk... more
Bulimia nervosa associated with increased risk for cardiovascular diseases among women
Posted on October 16, 2019
Findings of a 12-year study from Canada suggest a link between bulimia nervosa and the risk for any cardiovascular disease, as well... more
Despite new guidelines, CVD prevention barriers remain for some patients
Posted on October 16, 2019
CHICAGO — Updated guidelines provide clear CVD prevention strategies for most patients, but barriers to optimal treatment in some patients remain, including... more
ISCP book series
Current Cardiovascular Therapy
Kaski, Juan Carlos.
Series Editor: Juan Carlos Kaski Cardiovascular pharmacotherapy is a fast-moving and complex discipline within cardiology in general. New studies, trials and indications are appearing on a regular basis. This series created with the support of the International Society of Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy (ISCP) is designed to establish the baseline level of knowledge that a cardiovascular professional needs to know on a day-to-day basis. The information within is designed to allow readers to learn quickly and with certainty the mode of action,...
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Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapy
A. Ferro, D.A. Garcia (Eds.)
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Pharmacological Treatment of Acute Coronary Syndromes
Avanzas, Pablo; Clemmensen, Peter(Eds.)
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Atrial Fibrillation Therapy
Gheorghe-Andrei Dan, Antoni Bayes de Luna, John Camm(Eds.)
board of directors
Providing a leadership and advocacy role amongst members of their national societies.
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Augusto Gallino
President
Affiliations/Memberships University of Zurich Zurich Switzerland Research interests Atherosclerosis ACS CV Imaging Antithrombotic TX (more…) more
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Hector Ventura
President-elect
Affiliations/Memberships Section Head, Cardiomyopathy and Heart Transplant Director, Cardiovascular Disease Training Program (more…) more
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Pablo Avanzas
Secretary
Affiliations/Memberships Consultant in Invasive Cardiology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain Fellow of the European Society (more…) more
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Thomas Kahan
Treasurer
Affiliations/Memberships Professor of Medicine Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (more…) more