ESC Press Releases

Date: 27 May 2018

Title: Exercising with video games improves quality of life in patients with heart failure

Topic(s): Heart Failure

Date: 27 May 2018

Title: Childhood cancer survivors have higher risk of deadly heart disease in pregnancy

Topic(s): Heart Failure

Date: 27 May 2018

Title: Heart failure patients with a higher protein intake live longer

Topic(s): Heart Failure

Date: 26 May 2018

Title: Triggers of acute heart failure vary globally

Topic(s): Heart Failure

Date: 26 May 2018

Title: A paradigm shift in heart failure treatment?

Topic(s): Heart Failure

Date: 25 May 2018

Title: Heart doctors call for permission to provide therapy to stroke patients

Topic(s): Stroke

Date: 23 May 2018

Title: PCR statement on device-based therapies for hypertension

Topic(s): Hypertension

Date: 22 May 2018

Title: PCR statement on Chronic Coronary Syndromes (CCS)

Topic(s): Coronary Artery Disease (Chronic)

Date: 22 May 2018

Title: Physiology-stratified analysis of ORBITA

Topic(s): Coronary Artery Disease (Chronic)

Date: 22 May 2018

Title: Report of interventional cardiology practice presented in first extensive survey

Topic(s): Interventional Cardiology

Date: 18 May 2018

Title: Be extra vigilant about heart attack symptoms during cold weather

Topic(s): Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Coronary Syndromes, Acute Cardiac Care

Date: 17 May 2018

Title: Critical advice for families to help heart patients

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Nursing;

Date: 15 May 2018

Title: European Society of Cardiology consensus statement on inflammation in atherosclerosis

Topic(s): Risk Factors, Prevention, Rehabilitation, Sports Cardiology; Vascular Biology and Physiology; Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy

Date: 10 May 2018

Title: New link between gut microbiome and artery hardening discovered

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention

Date: 26 Apr 2018

Title: Can I climb a mountain? Tips and tricks for patients at heart failure congress

Topic(s): Chronic Heart Failure; Acute Heart Failure

Date: 24 Apr 2018

Title: People with more fast food outlets near their home more likely to develop heart disease

Topic(s): Risk Factors, Prevention, Rehabilitation, Sports Cardiology

Date: 21 Apr 2018

Title: Researchers discover molecular basis for increased cardiovascular disease in older women

Topic(s): Basic Science; Cardiac Diseases

Date: 20 Apr 2018

Title: A fat belly is bad for your heart

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention; Obesity

Date: 20 Apr 2018

Title: Good oral hygiene may help recovery after a heart attack

Topic(s): Cardiology; Basic Science;

Date: 20 Apr 2018

Title: Faster walking heart patients are hospitalised less

Topic(s): Physical Inactivity and Exercise

Date: 20 Apr 2018

Title: More than half of heart patients continue smoking after hospitalisation

Topic(s): Rehabilitation and Sports Cardiology; Hypertension; Risk Factors and Prevention

Date: 20 Apr 2018

Title: More than half of heart patients continue smoking after hospitalisation

Topic(s): Tobacco; Risk Factors and Prevention; Obesity

Date: 19 Apr 2018

Title: Exercise after a heart attack. It could save your life.

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Rehabilitation; Risk Factors and Prevention; Physical Inactivity and Exercise

Date: 17 Apr 2018

Title: Divorce and low socioeconomic status carry higher risk of second heart attack or stroke

Topic(s): Cardiology; Stress, Psycho-Social and Cultural Aspects of Heart Disease; Risk Factors and Prevention

Date: 13 Apr 2018

Title: Media Alert - ESC Congress 2018 Scientific Programme online

Topic(s): European Society of Cardiology

Date: 23 Mar 2018

Title: Basic cardiovascular science congress set to stimulate public discussion on genome editing

Topic(s): Cardiac Biology and Physiology; Basic Science; Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy

Date: 23 Mar 2018

Title: Heart health will be promoted by health professionals at EuroPrevent 2018

Topic(s): Risk Factors, Prevention, Rehabilitation, Sports Cardiology

Date: 20 Mar 2018

Title: Apixaban is a safe alternative to warfarin during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation

Topic(s): Atrial Fibrillation

Date: 19 Mar 2018

Title: European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network explores gender-based prevention and treatment

Topic(s): Resuscitation; Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)

Date: 19 Mar 2018

Title: Siblings of cot death victims have four-fold cot death risk

Topic(s): Arrhythmias, General

Date: 19 Mar 2018

Title: New EHRA Practical Guide on non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants launched

Topic(s): Arrhythmias, General; Atrial Fibrillation; Stroke

Date: 19 Mar 2018

Title: European Society of Cardiology guidelines on syncope launched today at EHRA 2018

Topic(s): Syncope and Bradycardia

Date: 19 Mar 2018

Title: Study finds the heart can terminate atrial fibrillation itself after local gene therapy

Topic(s): Atrial Fibrillation

Date: 18 Mar 2018

Title: Stroke prevention drugs may help reduce dementia risk for atrial fibrillation patients

Topic(s): Arrhythmias, General; Atrial Fibrillation

Date: 18 Mar 2018

Title: Drinking alcohol makes your heart race

Topic(s): Arrhythmias, General

Date: 05 Mar 2018

Title: Italian law must change to improve survival from cardiac arrest

Topic(s): Acute Cardiac Care

Date: 03 Mar 2018

Title: Heart attack patients prescribed antidepressants have worse one-year survival

Topic(s): Acute Cardiac Care; Acute Coronary Syndromes

Date: 03 Mar 2018

Title: Weekend heart attacks twice as likely to kill young patients

Topic(s): Acute Cardiac Care

Date: 01 Mar 2018

Title: Ramadan fasting can be safe for patients with heart failure

Topic(s): Heart Failure

Date: 15 Feb 2018

Title: New ESC guidelines on syncope and latest science to be released at EHRA 2018 congress

Topic(s): Arrhythmias, General; Syncope and Bradycardia; Device Therapy; Atrial Fibrillation

Date: 15 Feb 2018

Title: Rapid pollution increases may be as harmful to the heart as absolute levels

Topic(s): Environmental and Occupational Aspects of Heart Disease; Public Health; Risk Factors and Prevention; Health Policy

Date: 05 Feb 2018

Title: Treatment for heart attack patients to be debated at Acute Cardiovascular Care 2018

Topic(s): Acute Cardiac Care; Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD); Acute Coronary Syndromes

Date: 03 Feb 2018

Title: Rapid blood vessel scan tolerated by claustrophobic patients unable to stand longer tests

Topic(s): Cardiac Magnetic Resonance

Date: 02 Feb 2018

Title: Standard medical tests miss nearly two-thirds of heart attack diagnoses

Topic(s): Cardiac Magnetic Resonance

Date: 02 Feb 2018

Title: Crash diets can cause transient deterioration in heart function

Topic(s): Cardiac Magnetic Resonance

Date: 31 Jan 2018

Title: Stand up. It could help you lose weight.

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention

Date: 24 Jan 2018

Title: Four in ten cardiomyopathies - a major cause of sudden death in young people - are genetic

Topic(s): Clinical

Date: 17 Jan 2018

Title: Nearly 25% of chronic ischaemic heart disease patients dead or hospitalised in six months

Topic(s): Coronary Artery Disease (Chronic); Peripheral Artery Disease; Aortic Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Stroke

Date: 16 Jan 2018

Title: CMR 2018 showcases advances in cardiovascular magnetic resonance improving patient care

Topic(s): Cardiac Magnetic Resonance

Date: 09 Dec 2017

Title: Heart disease patients less likely to die of cancer if they are fit

Topic(s): Coronary Artery Disease (Chronic); Imaging; Risk Factors and Prevention

Date: 07 Dec 2017

Title: Cardiovascular imaging identifies heart transplant graft rejection before symptoms

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Surgery; Imaging

Date: 07 Dec 2017

Title: Holograms may assist planning complex heart surgery in children

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Surgery; Imaging; Pediatric Cardiology

Date: 06 Dec 2017

Title: EACVI announces New Congress in 2020 Covering Full Spectrum of Cardiac Imaging

Topic(s): Imaging

Date: 30 Nov 2017

Title: ESC Criticizes Dangerous Disinformation Campaign on Statins

Topic(s): Public Health; Health Policy

Date: 30 Nov 2017

Title: Male-pattern baldness and premature greying associated with risk of early heart disease

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention; Acute Coronary Syndromes

Date: 28 Nov 2017

Title: ESC Publishes Latest European Cardiovascular Disease Statistics

Topic(s): Public Health; Health Policy

Date: 22 Nov 2017

Title: Any physical activity in elderly better than none at all for reducing cardiovascular risk

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention

Date: 09 Nov 2017

Title: Significant financial stress associated with 13-fold higher odds of having a heart attack

Topic(s): Myocardial Disease; Risk Factors and Prevention

Date: 06 Nov 2017

Title: Cardiac imaging experts create ‘imaging phenotype’ to improve personalised treatment

Topic(s): Imaging

Date: 04 Nov 2017

Title: Anabolic androgenic steroids may be associated with early coronary artery disease

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention

Date: 03 Nov 2017

Title: 10-year fall in blood cholesterol of Malaysia heart attack patients suggests statin impact

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention; Acute Coronary Syndromes

Date: 02 Nov 2017

Title: Mexican doctors safely reuse donated pacemakers after sterilisation

Topic(s): Arrhythmias and Device Therapy

Date: 26 Oct 2017

Title: Study identifies biomarker to measure benefits of folic acid on stroke prevention

Topic(s): Hypertension; Stroke; Risk Factors and Prevention; Aortic Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Stroke

Date: 25 Oct 2017

Title: Chinese immigrants who move in childhood have more cardiovascular risk factors

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention

Date: 19 Oct 2017

Title: WhatsApp use by Argentina ambulances associated with faster heart attack treatment

Topic(s): Acute Cardiac Care; Acute Coronary Syndromes

Date: 12 Oct 2017

Title: New research on cardiovascular disease to be revealed at China congress

Topic(s): Atrial Fibrillation; Hypertension; Valvular Heart Disease; Stroke; Risk Factors and Prevention; Aortic Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Stroke

Date: 10 Oct 2017

Title: Smartphone apps launched for atrial fibrillation patients and their healthcare providers

Topic(s): Digital Health; Atrial Fibrillation

Date: 20 Sep 2017

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

Topic(s): Acute Cardiac Care; Acute Coronary Syndromes

Date: 20 Sep 2017

Title: First European advice on deep vein thrombosis in EHJ

Topic(s): Valvular, Myocardial, Pericardial, Pulmonary, Congenital Heart Disease; Venous Thromboembolism; Pulmonary Circulation, Pulmonary Embolism, Right Heart Failure; Aortic Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Stroke

Date: 29 Aug 2017

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

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention;

Date: 29 Aug 2017

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

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention;

Date: 29 Aug 2017

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

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention;

Date: 28 Aug 2017

Title: PCSK9 inhibition could ameliorate cardiovascular disease by immune mechanisms

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention;

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: Married patients with heart disease have better survival rates

Topic(s): Risk Factors and 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: 16 year study suggests air temperature is external trigger for heart attack

Topic(s): Environmental and Occupational Aspects of Heart Disease;

Date: 27 Aug 2017

Title: Higher coffee consumption associated with lower risk of death

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention;

Date: 27 Aug 2017

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

Topic(s): Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD); Public Health; Health Policy;

Date: 27 Aug 2017

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

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention;

Date: 27 Aug 2017

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

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention;

Date: 26 Aug 2017

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

Topic(s): Peripheral Artery Disease; Aortic Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Stroke

Date: 26 Aug 2017

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

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention;

Date: 26 Aug 2017

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

Topic(s): Valvular Heart Disease;

Date: 09 Aug 2017

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

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention

Date: 02 Aug 2017

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

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention

Date: 20 Jul 2017

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

Topic(s): Risk Factors and Prevention

Date: 21 Jun 2017

Title: European Heart Rhythm Association congress becomes annual in 2018

Topic(s): Arrhythmias and Device Therapy

Date: 21 Jun 2017

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

Topic(s): Atrial Fibrillation; Arrhythmias and Device Therapy

Date: 21 Jun 2017

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

Topic(s): Arrhythmias and Device Therapy

Date: 20 Jun 2017

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

Topic(s): Arrhythmias and Device Therapy

Date: 19 Jun 2017

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

Topic(s): Acute Cardiac Care; Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)

Date: 18 Jun 2017

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

Topic(s): Acute Cardiac Care; Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)

Date: 18 Jun 2017

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

Topic(s): Arrhythmias and Device Therapy

Date: 15 Jun 2017

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

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy

Date: 22 May 2017

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

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Surgery; Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

Date: 20 May 2017

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

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Nursing; Heart Failure

Date: 20 May 2017

Title: Heart failure and stroke identified as lethal combination

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Nursing; Heart Failure

Date: 19 May 2017

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

Topic(s): Cardiovascular Nursing; Heart Failure

Date: 18 May 2017

Title: Holographic cardiac imaging among innovations showcased at arrhythmias congress

Topic(s): Treatment; Arrhythmias and Device Therapy

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