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30/06/2010 00:00:00
ESC Cardiologists “intrigued” by novel approach to heart failure
The study features a completely novel approach for improving endothelial function in heart failure. In the “hypothesis generating” study, ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) delivered significant improvements in peak post ischemic blood flow in the arm, a trend for improvement in peak post ischemic blood flow in the leg, but failed to show benefits in exercise capacity and several inflammatory markers.
“From Bench to Practice”, ESC Congress set for Munich this summer
In response to feedback from delegates, this year’s congress will kick off on Saturday with a fuller day of scientific sessions. The grand finale on Wednesday will be a two-hour highlight session in which world leading experts summarise all the new and exciting developments in basic, clinical and population sciences presented at the congress.  Read more about this year's event....
The latest science and controversies in cardiovascular nursing
New scientific findings will be presented on 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, and numerous other subjects of interest to journalists and the wider public.  Find out more here...

Projecting a strong ethos of the working scientist at FCVB 2012
For cardiovascular scientists around the world London 2012 not only signifies the Olympics but also another major international event – the second Frontiers in Cardiovascular Biology (FCVB) meeting.  “Delegates will find themselves right at the cutting edge, with opportunities to learn about innovations before they’ve even started along the translational science trajectory. There’ll be lots of valuable networking possibilities for people at all stages of their careers.”  Read the full article... 

Heart failure is associated with loss of brain cells and a decline in mental processes
Australian researchers have found evidence that heart failure is associated with a decline in people’s mental processes and a loss of grey matter in the brain. These changes can make it more difficult for heart failure patients to remember and carry out instructions such as taking the correct medication at the right times.

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2011 ESC Congress - Paris Media Policies Cardiovascular Disease in Europe