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Welcome to the European Society of Cardiology. Our mission: to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease in Europe
 

German Cardiac Society

The German Cardiac Society is a member of the European Society of Cardiology

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As a member of the German Cardiac Society you are automatically a member of the European Society of Cardiology and the ESC Community.

The highlights from ESC Congress 2012 are available in German!


 
Long-term exposure to fine particles of traffic pollution associated with increased risk of heart disease

Fine particle matter and traffic noise are believed to act through similar biologic pathways, thereby increasing cardiovascular risk; they both cause an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system, which feeds into the complex mechanisms regulating blood pressure, blood lipids, glucose level, clotting and viscosity.  Read more

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Objectives of the German Cardiac Society:

  • Advancement of science in the field of cardiovascular disease
  • Hosting of national meetings: annual meeting, autumn meeting
  • Further education and training of GCS members
  • Publication of guidelines
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