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Palpitations are predictive of future atrial fibrillation

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:34:24 GMT

A large cohort study has found that the strongest risk factors for atrial fibrillation in both men and women were a history of palpitations and hypertension.(1) While hypertension is a well known risk factor for AF, the investigators note that "the impact of self-reported palpitations on later occurrence of AF has not been documented earlier". Read full article

Topics: Atrial Fibrillation

EAE Research Grants 2013 applications now open!

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:54:23 GMT

The European Association of Echocardiography (EAE) has now opened the applications for research grants in 2013.
Become an EAE Research Grant winner and:

Obtain a remarkable research experience in a high standard academic centre in an ESC member country
Enlarge your European network with the help of the EAE
Get financial support during your one year research project

Topics: Echocardiography (Non-invasive imaging), Non-invasive imaging: Echocardiography, MR/CT, Nuclear

Want to apply for a research grant but don't know where to apply?

Wed, 09 May 2012 18:15:02 GMT

The EAE Club 35 committee has developed a platform to assist young researchers looking for research opportunities in echocardiography and other imaging modalities. Discover our directory of European labs today!

Topics: Echocardiography (Non-invasive imaging), Non-invasive imaging: Echocardiography, MR/CT, Nuclear

Dronedarone: review of trials and up-to-date recommendations

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:56:00 GMT

Dronedarone in high-risk permanent atrial fibrillation - PALLAS - was stopped for safety reasons leaving little post - trial discussion. It concluded that dronedarone should be avoided in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation and, as previously shown, in patients with heart failure. Find a short up-to-date review of trials and summary of recommendations concerning the drug here...

Topics: Atrial Fibrillation

Introducing the PCR-EAPCI Textbook

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:44:24 GMT

The first of its kind and all-inclusive reference whose scope and content is patient-centred and promotes good, evidence-based clinical practices. Available this week at EuroPCR it is poised to become the reference for interventional practioners. 4 clinically and practically oriented volumes:

diagnosis
coronary interventions
structural heart disease
peripheral interventions

Topics: Percutaneous Cardiovascular Intervention (PCI)

Test your knowledge with this clinical case in heart failure

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:12:09 GMT

A 62-year old previously healthy female began experiencing nausea, vomiting and weakness four days prior to hospitalisation. On the same day she developed hyperpyrexia up to 39°C, started taking paracetamol, stayed in bed and increased fluid intake.
Read the case and answer the questions.

Topics: Heart Failure (HF)

TEVAR, a new publication available

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:50:30 GMT

A new publication from EACTS and the ESC is now available on Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) for the treatment of aortic diseases. This document acts as a position statement for both societies that reflects current understanding of thoracic aortic endovascular therapy.

The first EP Case reports now available here

Wed, 09 May 2012 19:10:59 GMT

The EHRA Cases provide a resource of interesting cases within the cardiac electrophysiology field. These cases are published in full here and abbreviated versions in the journal EP – Europace.

Multiple morphologies of ventricular tachycardia assessed by implantable cardioverter-defibrillator electrograms in a patient with Chagas disease, successfully treated with catheter ablation: modern problems, old solutions
Radiotherapy and pacemaker: 80 Gy to target close to the device may be feasible

And more! Read all the cases here.

Topics: Arrhythmias

Congratulations to all award winners!

Wed, 09 May 2012 18:56:44 GMT

Congratulations to our 2 young investigator award winners and 3 poster session finalists! That's also not to forget all the 'judge's choice' poster selections. Discover the winners, photos, and abstracts here.

Topics: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management, Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology

Arrivederci Dublin and Ciao Roma!

Fri, 04 May 2012 22:05:06 GMT

They say that as one door closes, another soon opens. While I may be passing the reigns of the EACPR to our new President, Stephan Gielen, I am delighted to take on a new role as Local Host and Co-Chairperson of the Congress Programme Committee for EuroPRevent 2013. Read more about EuroPRevent 2013 from Pantaleo Giannuzzi, Local Host. Read more

Topics: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management, Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology

A new President for EACPR

Fri, 04 May 2012 21:58:00 GMT

Stephan Gielen takes the reigns of the EACPR today for the period of 2012-2014. He looks back on the association's beginning and presents his views for the future and the hope that "Together we will be able to meet challenges and establish the EACPR as one of the great voices of preventive cardiology on a global scale." Read more

Topics: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management

Regular jogging shows dramatic increase in life expectancy

Fri, 04 May 2012 22:01:49 GMT

Undertaking regular jogging increases the life expectancy of men by 6.2 years and women by 5.6 years. Reviewing the evidence of whether jogging is healthy or hazardous shows that between one and two-and-a-half hours of jogging per week at a “slow or average” pace delivers optimum benefits for longevity. “The results of our research allow us to definitively answer the question of whether jogging is good for your health,” said Schnohr. Read more l Listen to interview with Peter Schnohr

Topics: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management

A fish a day keeps the doctor away?

Fri, 04 May 2012 13:10:00 GMT

Most people, whether healthy or having cardiovascular disease (CVD), would benefit from regular consumption of oily fish, concluded speakers at during a session by the same name centred on the cardiovascular disease (CVD) benefits of the long chain highly unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found in the flesh of oily fish. Read more

Topics: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management

New guidelines deliver concise messages for implementing cardiovascular prevention

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:26:30 GMT

The guidelines stress that CVD prevention should be a “life long effort” that starts in the womb and lasts to the end of life. Greater emphasis has been placed on the behavioural aspects of prevention, with discussion of ways to make it easier for patients to change their life styles. Joep Perk, Ian Graham and Guy de Backer interviewed. Read more

Topics: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management

Listen to interviews from EuroPRevent 2012

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:57:56 GMT

Some audio interviews were conducted in Dublin. Learn more about if there a difference in risk between the elite athlete and the rest of us, or Robbie, the postman who had an unexpected heart attack, How Ireland is making good progress in fighting heart disease and how most of it is preventable, and more. Roisin Shortall – Irish primary health minister, Joep Perk, Ian Graham also interviewed.

Topics: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management

Building a programme

Thu, 03 May 2012 14:41:37 GMT

Volker Adams, Congress Programme Committee Chairperson, discusses what the last few years have been like organising the EuroPRevent congress, and looks forward to his last task as Chairperson, organising the programme next year in Rome.

Read more »

Topics: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management, Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology

CVD Prevention in Ireland a focus at EuroPRevent

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:12:36 GMT

Ian Graham, Local Host, looks at the importance of EuroPRevent in Ireland and for the Irish amongst you, don't miss the "Ireland Day" sessions taking place throughout the day. This is not just of parochial importance; with Ireland’s Presidency of the EU in 2013, there is a major opportunity to influence health in Europe.

Read more »

Topics: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management, Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology

International prevention experts converge on Dublin to focus on heart disease

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:36:44 GMT

At EuroPRevent2012 the latest studies on lifestyle interventions will be presented, together with cutting-edge research on sports medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, population science, health policy and basic and translational science. Read more...

Topics: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management, Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology