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Studies have identified gender differences in presentation, management and prognosis of acute cardiac conditions like acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Although older age and the presence of comorbidities contribute to higher mortality rates in women, shortcomings in the quality-of-care also negatively impact on the prognosis in women.5 Although numbers are increasing, only 29% of cardiology trainees and 16% of cardiology consultants are female.6 This disparity in numbers extends from the clinical setting into cardiovascular academia. Despite increasing numbers of female first authorship from 27% in 1994 to 37% in 2014,7 there is still a lack o

Introduction This four-part editorial series has been designed to navigate UK cardiology trainees and cardiovascular professionals through the pivotal stages of early career research. Beginning with an overview of how research can enhance a cardiologist’s career trajectory in Part 1,1 and moving through the identification of diverse research opportunities in Part 2,2 we have aimed to provide a comprehensive guide for those embarking on or considering a research path. Part 3 took a practical turn, shedding light on the roles of funders, sponsors, and regulatory bodies, while clarifying the often-complex terminology associated with research

Introduction This editorial series aims to guide cardiology trainees and cardiovascular professionals through the intricate landscape of research. Our objective is to demystify the process, from understanding the role of research in cardiology training, to navigating the practicalities of securing the right research opportunities. In this continuation, we delve deeper into the latter. The second part of this editorial series focuses on finding the right research opportunities in cardiology. Once the commitment to research is made, securing an appropriate post becomes a multi-faceted challenge, often complicated by the stipulations of local d

Introduction High blood pressure (BP) is a major risk factor for reduced healthy life-expectancy and unhealthy ageing. While it is fundamentally treatable, it is currently not optimally managed. To meet national public health targets, patients must play an active role in their decisions about how best to manage their own BP through lifestyle change and drug treatment.1,2 This paper summarises ‘Share The Pressure’ (STP), a project that developed and piloted a scalable model for engaging patients on the benefits of risk factor control for healthy ageing; training healthcare professionals (HCPs) in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk communica

Introduction For those in cardiology training, finding research is often a daunting and multi-faceted process. The objective of this four-part series is to explore research in cardiology and will aim to serve as a reference point from finding the research, to applying for funding, straight through to the finish line (table 1). Although these editorials are targeted mainly at cardiology registrars and have a UK focus, they may be of interest to any medical or allied-health professionals looking to undertake research in the field of cardiology. The first part of this series aims to explore the role of research as part of cardiology training in

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Founded in 1922, the BCS has developed over the years into a complex organisation that plays a pivotal role in the delivery of cardiovascular health across the UK. There are currently over 2,100 members of the BCS and membership is growing steadily to include the overwhelming majority of UK cardiologists and many other professionals with an interest in cardiovascular medicine. Our members include non-clinical scientists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, technicians and primary care physicians. We have over 300 trainee members and currently offer great value joint membership for BCS with the British Junior Cardiologists’ Association. BCS aims to su

Those doctors wishing to pursue hospital practice have taken a major hit from Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) where junior doctors ran headlong in to a disastrous training application process, leading to disappointment and uncertainty for many. In primary care there is a new GP Curriculum, a new General Medical Services contract and Pay-for-Performance programmes, which have attracted unprecedented levels of investment into the NHS. There are other, as yet untested, reforms including Practice-Based Commissioning and re-accreditation, looming. Never has it been more important for hospital and family practitioners to establish an integrated s

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