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ESC Press Releases 2009

Below you can find press releases about the latest developments in cardiovascular health and cardiovascular disease

 Latest Press Releases from the ESC...


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16 Dec 2009The European Society of Cardiology Textbook of Cardiovascular (CV) Imaging puts patient at centre
14 Dec 2009Drinking Coffee, Decaf and Tea Regularly Associated With A Reduced Risk Of Diabetes
09 Dec 2009Members of the European Parliament Discuss Achieving Heart Health in Europe
09 Dec 2009Euroecho 2009 starts today
09 Dec 20095000 deaths : A Catastrophic, Regrettable Decision in Belgium
07 Dec 2009BMI and waist circumference explain one half of all fatal and one quarter of all non-fatal cardiovascular disease in those overweight and obese in ten-year follow-up study
02 Dec 2009ONE WEEK MEDIA ALERT: EUROECHO 2009
30 Nov 2009Europe's use of device therapy for heart failure almost doubles between 2004-2008 - but some countries still have very low rates of uptake
25 Nov 2009MEDIA ALERT – EUROECHO 2009
24 Nov 2009Menopause-cardiology workshop concludes no increased CVD (1) risk in taking HRT
20 Nov 2009ESC to give talks on Diabetes in three cities in China
09 Nov 2009MEDIA ALERT - EUROECHO 2009
06 Nov 200914 November 2009: World Diabetes Day
30 Oct 2009Say yes to a clinical trial; it may be good for your health
30 Oct 2009ESC Events in Asia Tackle Management of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
29 Oct 2009Women and Cardiovascular Health conference to highlight need for gender-specific research
23 Oct 2009World Stroke Day, 29 October 2009
21 Oct 2009The ESC launches a new version of HeartScore® in Turkey
20 Oct 2009ESC Press Statement: USA and Europe different in the use of aldosterone antagonists in heart failure
19 Oct 2009ESC Press Statement: Accelerated bone growth may be an indicator of hypertension in children
16 Oct 2009ESC Press Statement : Cigarettes on sale on the Internet
08 Oct 2009MEDIA ALERT: EUROECHO 2009
05 Oct 2009Tributes paid to Professor Drexler, an “outstanding role model for all cardiologists”
30 Sep 2009'No major role for fish' in heart failure prevention
30 Sep 2009New CEO Isabel Bardinet will promote ESC's leadership
24 Sep 2009World Heart Day resonates with recent experts’ findings on CVD and EU Institutions’ determination to promote heart health
21 Sep 2009ESC Press Statement: A consistent decline in heart attack rates following the implementation of smoking bans
14 Sep 2009ESC PRESS STATEMENT: Increase in CV risk factors heralds epidemic of cardiovascular disease
10 Sep 2009New research points to huge inequalities in both national prevention policies and levels of cardiovascular mortality seen across the EU
20 Aug 2009Late-Breaking Clinical Trials Scheduled for Release at the ESC Congress 2009 in Barcelona
27 Jul 2009ESC PRESS STATEMENT: Study shows importance of AEDs in schools
21 Jul 2009ESC Congress Announcement: More evidence in favour of a healthy lifestyle in the prevention of cardiovascular disease
15 Jul 2009IQ explains some of the difference in heart disease between people of high and low socio-economic status
07 Jul 2009MEDIA ALERT - Combating heart disease and stroke: Planning for a Healthier Europe - Brussels, 10th September 2009
01 Jul 2009Le sang neuf de la recherche fondamentale cardiovasculaire se retrouve cet été à Sophia Antipolis
29 Jun 2009MEDIA ALERT: European Society of Cardiology Congress 2009
23 Jun 2009The heart is alive to the sound of music - A place for music therapy in the rehabilitation of heart and stroke patients?
21 Jun 2009Fighting against “Sudden Cardiac Death”
21 Jun 2009Atrial fibrillation in endurance athletes still poses problems for sports cardiologists - New research efforts to prevent and treat arrhythmias associated with endurance sports
21 Jun 2009Implanted Defibrillators: New Recommendations for Drivers with ICDs
21 Jun 2009“Big disparities in the treatment of arrhythmias across Europe”
21 Jun 2009EUROPACE raises remote monitoring profile
21 Jun 2009Joint AFNET-EHRA consensus conference identifies areas in urgent need of research
19 Jun 2009Einladung zur Pressekonferenz EUROPACE 2009
17 Jun 2009ESC Press Release: New communication technologies help cardiac patients improve their prognosis
08 Jun 2009EUROPACE 2009, the leading European congress on cardiac arrhythmias and pacing
03 Jun 2009ESC Congress 2009: World’s biggest cardiology meeting to be held in Barcelona
30 May 2009Results from eight late-breaking clinical trials presented at Heart Failure 2009 - New drugs and new approaches evaluated
30 May 2009Obesity and diabetes each double the risk of heart failure - Patients with both conditions are ‘very difficult’ to treat
30 May 2009Individualised treatment for heart failure is rarely available outside hospital - New telemonitoring systems could ‘radically’ change the situation
30 May 2009Recognising the signs and symptoms of acute heart failure - Instruction will help minimise treatment delay and reduce complications
30 May 2009Novel biomarkers in heart failure
30 May 2009Better treatment selection and improved therapies hold the key to improving prognosis in acute heart failure
30 May 2009Heart failure patients in France are still encouraged to enjoy their food – even if it’s not as salty as before
30 May 2009Nouveau site web pour les patients touchés par l’insuffisance cardiaque
14 May 2009Pressemeldung - Pressekonferenz EUROPACE 2009 in BERLIN - Sonntag 21 JUNI um 10:30, Level 3
14 May 2009Expert Consensus on Catheter Ablation of ventricular arrhythmias
13 May 2009ESC expresses caution about proton-pump clopidogrel interactions
12 May 2009MEDIA ALERT - Heart Failure 2009 Press Conference - Sat 30 May at 14:30, Room 1
08 May 2009Massive decline in rates of coronary death in Iceland are largely attributed to risk factor reductions in the population
08 May 2009The cardiovascular benefits of daily exercise in school children are evident even after one year
08 May 2009More evidence for the benefit of exercise in cardiovascular disease – and even in heart failure
08 May 200930-year follow-up study demonstrates the ‘tremendous’ impact of smoking on mortality and cardiovascular disease
06 May 2009SCAAR registry provides reassurance on drug eluting stent safety
29 Apr 2009Excessive increase in heart rate during mental stress doubles risk of dying from heart attack
29 Apr 2009MEDIA ALERT - EuroPRevent 09 Press Conference - Friday 8 May at 10:00, Room T3
22 Apr 2009Eating fatty fish and marine omega-3 fatty acids may reduce risk of heart failure
07 Apr 2009Conférence sur l'insuffisance cardiaque 2009 a Nice
07 Apr 2009Telemonitoring changes the working practice of cardiac nurses
06 Apr 2009ESC Press Announcement: Heart Failure Congress 2009
30 Mar 2009Improved predictive value of biomarkers in heart failure now makes earlier diagnosis and better management possible
20 Mar 2009PRESS INFORMATION: ‘Stent 4 Life’ - a campaign is launched to increase the use of primary PCI in acute coronary patients
16 Mar 2009Cardiac Imaging Highlighted at Biennial ICNC-9
13 Mar 2009ESC PRESS RELEASE: Treatment of European coronary patients fails to meet standards of international guidelines
13 Mar 2009Bioabsorbable stents show promise
12 Mar 2009Study finds link between atrial fibrillation and an increased risk of death in diabetic patients
11 Mar 2009EuroPRevent 09 - Changing hearts and minds in the drive to prevent cardiovascular disease
11 Mar 2009Explaining trends in heart attack: prevention has improved, mortality rates are down, hospitalisation remains the same
06 Mar 2009Nurses and allied professionals increasingly at the heart of cardiovascular prevention and management programmes
26 Feb 2009Day Time sleepiness provides red flag for cardiovascular disease
24 Feb 2009ESC reaffirms advice on cardiovascular risks associated with long-haul flights
20 Feb 2009SYNTAX defines borders between CABG and PCI with TAXUS Drug Eluting Stents
18 Feb 2009New genomic markers associated with risk of heart disease and early heart attack
16 Feb 2009Experimental antiarrhythmic drug reduces death rate in patients with atrial fibrillation
06 Feb 2009Efficacy of stents is improved when their placement is determined by arterial blood flow measurement
30 Jan 2009Omega-6 PUFAs and risk of cardiovascular disease
27 Jan 2009Biomarkers as a guide to therapy in heart failure patients
27 Jan 2009EUROPACE 2009
27 Jan 2009Assessing the real risk of heart disease in young people with low short-term risks
22 Jan 2009The drug treatment of heart failure is influenced by the gender of the patient and of the physician
16 Jan 2009Seasonal variation in blood pressure
 
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