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Title

Topic(s)

Date: 20 Sep 2017

Title: Treatment of heart attack patients depends on history of cancer

Topic(s): Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS);Acute Cardiac Care
Date: 20 Sep 2017

Title: First European advice on deep vein thrombosis in EHJ

Topic(s): Pulmonary Disease;Venous Thromboembolism;Vascular and Pulmonary disease
Date: 06 Sep 2017

Title: Best of ESC Congress 2017

Topic(s):
Date: 29 Aug 2017

Title: No advantage of ambulance over hospital anti-clot therapy for heart attack patients (SCAAR)

Topic(s):
Date: 29 Aug 2017

Title: Revisiting dietary fat guidelines? (PURE)

Topic(s):
Date: 29 Aug 2017

Title: Japanese study questions benefit of treat-to-target statin therapy in diabetic retinopathy (EMPATHY)

Topic(s):
Date: 29 Aug 2017

Title: Dark chocolate with olive oil associated with improved cardiovascular risk profile

Topic(s): Prevention;
Date: 29 Aug 2017

Title: Preventing sudden death in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: new backing for ESC guidelines (HCM-EVIDENCE)

Topic(s):
Date: 29 Aug 2017

Title: Poor sleep is associated with ischaemic heart disease and stroke

Topic(s): Prevention;
Date: 29 Aug 2017

Title: Ablation of atrial fibrillation improves quality of life more than drugs (CAPTAF)

Topic(s):
Date: 29 Aug 2017

Title: Electrocardiogram recording by patients boosts atrial fibrillation diagnosis (REHEARSE-AF)

Topic(s):
Date: 29 Aug 2017

Title: Reassessing the benefits of plant-based eating (PURE)

Topic(s):
Date: 29 Aug 2017

Title: Anacetrapib reduces risk of serious cardiovascular events in high risk patients on statins (REVEAL)

Topic(s):
Date: 29 Aug 2017

Title: Asian dust and acute myocardial infarction: prediction and prevention

Topic(s):
Date: 29 Aug 2017

Title: Meta-analysis suggests PCSK9 inhibitors do not increase short-term risk of type 2 diabetes

Topic(s): Prevention;
Date: 29 Aug 2017

Title: Rethinking dual antiplatelet guidelines in acute coronary syndrome? (CHANGE-DAPT)

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Renal denervation lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients not taking medication (SPYRAL HTN-OFF MED)

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Study reveals clinical benefit of LDL cholesterol lowering depends on how it is lowered

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: PCSK9 inhibition could ameliorate cardiovascular disease by immune mechanisms

Topic(s): Prevention;
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Sildenafil should be avoided in valve disease with residual pulmonary hypertension (SIOVAC)

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation safe and effective in nonagenarians

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly;
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Apixaban lowers stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing cardioversion (EMANATE)

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Oxygen therapy does not improve survival in patients with heart attack symptoms (DETO2X-AMI)

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Bag-mask ventilation fails to improve on endotracheal intubation in cardiac arrest (CAAM)

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Ibuprofen associated with blood pressure rise in arthritis patients at cardiovascular risk (PRECISION-ABPM)

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: SPRINT post-hoc analysis: food for thought on defining the ideal blood pressure target

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Inclisiran lowers “bad” cholesterol for up to one year (ORION 1)

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Married patients with heart disease have better survival rates

Topic(s): Prevention;
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Study suggests statins associated with lower rates of breast cancer and mortality

Topic(s): Cardio-Oncology;
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Atrial fibrillation and blood pressure: more than just a number (AFFIRM)

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Anti-aldosterones save lives in STEMI heart attack patients: pooled ALBATROSS and REMINDER data

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Screening for vascular disease saves one life for every 169 patients assessed (VIVA)

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: NIPPON follow-up: shorter dual antiplatelet therapy stands the test of time (DAPT)

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: FOURIER - New analysis examines how low cholesterol can safely go

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Education and feedback improve use of stroke prevention drugs in atrial fibrillation (IMPACT-AF)

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: Closure of left atrial appendage during heart surgery protects the brain (LAACS)

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: PATHWAY-2 uncovers main cause of drug-resistant hypertension, finds old drugs work best

Topic(s):
Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: 16 year study suggests air temperature is external trigger for heart attack

Topic(s): Environmental and Cardiovascular Disease;
Date: 27 Aug 2017

Title: Higher coffee consumption associated with lower risk of death

Topic(s): Prevention;
Date: 27 Aug 2017

Title: Automatic external defibrillators save lives in amateur sports and fitness centres

Topic(s): Sudden Cardiac Death and Resuscitation;Public Health & Health Policy;Sports Cardiology;
Date: 27 Aug 2017

Title: Rivaroxaban plus aspirin improves outcomes in stable cardiovascular disease (COMPASS)

Topic(s):
Date: 27 Aug 2017

Title: Newer drugs drive rise in oral anticoagulant use among patients with atrial fibrillation

Topic(s):
Date: 27 Aug 2017

Title: Risk factor driven upstream atrial fibrillation therapy improves sinus rhythm maintenance (RACE 3)

Topic(s):
Date: 27 Aug 2017

Title: Catheter ablation improves outcomes in patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation (CASTLE-AF)

Topic(s):
Date: 27 Aug 2017

Title: Rivaroxaban plus aspirin reduces adverse events in patients with peripheral artery disease (COMPASS–PAD)

Topic(s):
Date: 27 Aug 2017

Title: PCSK9 is a co-activator of platelet function beyond its role in cholesterol homeostasis

Topic(s): Prevention;
Date: 27 Aug 2017

Title: Study confirms safety of rapid algorithm to rule-out and rule-in myocardial infarction

Topic(s):
Date: 27 Aug 2017

Title: High salt intake associated with doubled risk of heart failure

Topic(s): Prevention;
Date: 27 Aug 2017

Title: Drug cuts cardiovascular disease and lung cancer risk by reducing inflammation (CANTOS)

Topic(s):
Date: 26 Aug 2017

Title: ESC Guidelines on ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction published today

Topic(s):
Date: 26 Aug 2017

Title: ESC Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Diseases published today

Topic(s): Peripheral Arterial Diseases;
Date: 26 Aug 2017

Title: Women less likely to receive recommended statin doses to prevent cardiovascular events

Topic(s): Prevention;
Date: 26 Aug 2017

Title: ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease published today

Topic(s): Valvular Heart Diseases;
Date: 26 Aug 2017

Title: Gender gap in death from heart attack reduces particularly in younger women

Topic(s):
Date: 26 Aug 2017

Title: ESC Focused Update on Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Coronary Artery Disease published today

Topic(s):
Date: 26 Aug 2017

Title: Underweight associated with highest mortality and costs after cardiac catheterisation

Topic(s):
Date: 24 Aug 2017

Title: ESC Congress 2017 to host a dedicated digital health area

Topic(s):
Date: 18 Aug 2017

Title: The European Society of Cardiology Offers Heartfelt Condolences to the Victims of the Barcelona Attack

Topic(s):
Date: 16 Aug 2017

Title: ESC Congress 2017 Hot Line Tips

Topic(s): Special Event
Date: 09 Aug 2017

Title: Marijuana associated with three-fold risk of death from hypertension

Topic(s): Prevention
Date: 02 Aug 2017

Title: Pneumonia or sepsis in adults associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Topic(s): Prevention
Date: 20 Jul 2017

Title: Nutrition advice aimed at children also improves parents’ diets

Topic(s): Prevention
Date: 20 Jul 2017

Title: ESC Congress 2017 Hot Line LBCT Programme

Topic(s):
Date: 13 Jul 2017

Title: Registry identifies early onset of heart failure and lack of defibrillators in Asia

Topic(s):
Date: 27 Jun 2017

Title: European Society of Cardiology and Oxford University Press launch new Open Access European Heart Journal – Case Reports

Topic(s):
Date: 23 Jun 2017

Title: ESC Congress 2017 - Press Schedule

Topic(s):
Date: 21 Jun 2017

Title: European Heart Rhythm Association congress becomes annual in 2018

Topic(s): Arrhythmias
Date: 21 Jun 2017

Title: Stroke history higher in asymptomatic versus symptomatic atrial fibrillation patients

Topic(s): Atrial Fibrillation;Arrhythmias
Date: 21 Jun 2017

Title: Breast implants may impede ECG and lead to false heart attack diagnosis

Topic(s): Arrhythmias
Date: 20 Jun 2017

Title: Pacemakers and other cardiac devices can help solve forensic cases

Topic(s): Arrhythmias
Date: 19 Jun 2017

Title: Smartphone app directs first responders to cardiac arrest three minutes before ambulance

Topic(s): Sudden Cardiac Death and Resuscitation
Date: 18 Jun 2017

Title: European network created to find sudden cardiac arrest causes and treatments

Topic(s): Sudden Cardiac Death and Resuscitation
Date: 18 Jun 2017

Title: Tenth year of data on cardiac arrhythmia treatment launched at European congress

Topic(s): Arrhythmias
Date: 15 Jun 2017

Title: Sex-specific cardiovascular drug dosages needed to reduce adverse reactions in women

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
Date: 07 Jun 2017

Title: Running multiple marathons does not increase risk of atherosclerosis

Topic(s): Sports Cardiology
Date: 26 May 2017

Title: Diesel pollution linked to heart damage

Topic(s):
Date: 26 May 2017

Title: Statins associated with improved heart structure and function

Topic(s):
Date: 26 May 2017

Title: Researchers develop faster and cheaper cardiac imaging test for developing countries

Topic(s):
Date: 25 May 2017

Title: Do men have worse chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy than women?

Topic(s):
Date: 22 May 2017

Title: EuroPCR 2017, the world-leading course for cardiovascular interventions

Topic(s): Invasive and Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery
Date: 20 May 2017

Title: Tablet helps heart failure patients manage their disease including drug dosages

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Nursing;Heart Failure (HF)
Date: 20 May 2017

Title: Heart failure and stroke identified as lethal combination

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Nursing;Heart Failure (HF)
Date: 19 May 2017

Title: Nearly one-quarter of patients say mechanical heart valve disturbs sleep

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Nursing;Heart Failure (HF)
Date: 18 May 2017

Title: Holographic cardiac imaging among innovations showcased at arrhythmias congress

Topic(s): Invasive Electrophysiology and Ablation;Arrhythmias
Date: 17 May 2017

Title: World Hypertension Day - Get your blood pressure checked this month

Topic(s): Hypertension
Date: 12 May 2017

Title: Cardiovascular nurses contribute to United Nations sustainable development goals

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Nursing
Date: 10 May 2017

Title: EuroPCR 2017, the world-leading course for cardiovascular interventions

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Surgery
Date: 09 May 2017

Title: Study reveals low adoption of advice to reduce nuclear cardiology radiation exposure

Topic(s): Non-Invasive Imaging
Date: 07 May 2017

Title: Large nuclear cardiology laboratory slashes radiation dose by 60% in eight years

Topic(s): Non-Invasive Imaging
Date: 07 May 2017

Title: Hodgkin lymphoma survivors have more severe coronary artery disease post chest irradiation

Topic(s): Non-Invasive Imaging
Date: 03 May 2017

Title: Consumers warned about accuracy of heart rate apps

Topic(s): Prevention;Rehabilitation
Date: 01 May 2017

Title: Risk of heart transplant rejection reduced by desensitising patient antibodies

Topic(s): Heart Failure (HF)
Date: 30 Apr 2017

Title: Non-O blood groups associated with higher risk of heart attack

Topic(s): Heart Failure (HF)
Date: 30 Apr 2017

Title: Heart failure mortality is inversely related to wealth of country

Topic(s): Heart Failure (HF)
Date: 30 Apr 2017

Title: Unemployment associated with 50% higher risk of death in heart failure patients

Topic(s): Heart Failure (HF)
Date: 29 Apr 2017

Title: Serelaxin fails to meet primary endpoints in phase 3 RELAX-AHF-2 trial

Topic(s): Heart Failure (HF)
Date: 26 Apr 2017

Title: Impact of overtraining on the heart to be discussed at cardiovascular imaging meeting

Topic(s): Non-Invasive Imaging
Date: 19 Apr 2017

Title: Personalised workouts to prevent heart disease designed by new digital instrument

Topic(s): Prevention;Rehabilitation
Date: 18 Apr 2017

Title: Cardiovascular nurses set to discuss how smartphones can improve continuity of care

Topic(s): Prevention;Cardiovascular Nursing
Date: 12 Apr 2017

Title: Exercise associated with improved heart attack survival

Topic(s): Myocardial Disease;Prevention

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