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April 2011
Mortality signal still showing at five years in ACCORD
News from the world of cardiology...
April 2011
No benefit from lowering blood pressure in acute stroke
News from the world of cardiology...
April 2011
Central obesity no worse than other types for cardiovascular risk
News from the world of cardiology...
April 2011
Interventional tool aims to simplify aortic valve replacement
News from the world of cardiology...
April 2011
Blood pressure readings more accurate with new device
A new wrist-mounted device allows more accurate measurement of blood pressure, according to research published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The sensor (A-PULSE CASP®, HealthSTATS) … Continue reading Blood pressure readings more accurate with new device →...
April 2011
There’s nothing like a soak in a long, hot bath
We continue our series in which Consultant Interventionist Dr Michael Norell takes a sideways look at life in the cath lab…and beyond. In this column, he considers spas. I have been pondering about writing on this topic for some years. My hesitation to do so was largely the result of an anxiety to distance myself from any suggestion of advertising. However, the spell of impressively cold weather during the run up to last Christmas has prompted me to put aside such sensitivities and produce a column or two on one of my ‘Top Ten Essentials for Modern Day Living’. The question, “What have the Romans ever done for us?” has prompted countless well-rehearsed responses; long straight roads, the introduction of Latin and sewerage, are just a few examples. However, in addition to other notable ancient civilisations, they are particularly remembered for their enthusiasm for utilising mineral baths, dipping into hot springs and for generally enjoying the many benefits of communal bathing. ...
April 2011 Meeting report
Magic pixies and the glorified blood vessel
A report from the 5th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiorenal Forum, held at the Royal College of Physicians, London, October 2010, in association with the Dutch Society of Nephrology and the Netherlands Cardiorenal Group...
April 2011
British Cardiovascular Society: clinical standards
In this fourth article from the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS), Dr Simon Ray, BCS Vice-President for Clinical Standards, summarises the major issues of the moment. The BCS Clinical Standards Division has a broad ranging remit that includes revalidation, workforce issues, guidelines and practice development. Several of these areas are particularly hot topics at the moment....
