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31 Aug 2017

Treatment Options in Cardiogenic Shock with Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation

Cardiogenic shock (CS), a state of inadequate tissue perfusion due to cardiac dysfunction, remains the leading cause of death following acute myocardial…
10 Mins
1 Jun 2017

Concerns About the Use of Non-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol as a Lipid Predictor

Non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol is the sum of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)…
3 Mins
31 Mar 2017

Revolutionising Digital Healthcare within the National Health Service

The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK is set to introduce major changes to the NHS Choices website in the following months, after an increased…
13 Dec 2016

Optimising Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Inhibitor Therapy in Heart Failure and Resistant Hypertension: Challenges and Solutions

Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitor therapy has been shown to be beneficial in patients with reduced left ventricular systolic function…
8 Nov 2016

Blood Pressure Control: A Marathon or a Sprint?

This symposium discussed several recent initiatives used around the world to improve the management of hypertensive patients and achieve better blood…
9 Mins
13 Oct 2016

Interpreting Findings with Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation: Collective Views on Data from Seminal Studies to Present in Clinical Practice

Clinical trials show that non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) have good efficacy-safety profiles relative to warfarin across a broad…
9 Mins
13 Oct 2016

Developing Real-World Patient Pathways in Acute Pulmonary Embolism

This case-based satellite symposium chaired by Prof Konstantinides addressed important and topical aspects of the management of acute pulmonary embolism…
8 Mins
13 Oct 2016

Identifying Fabry Disease Patients Through Cardiac Manifestations

The meeting’s objectives were to review the principles in diagnosing Fabry disease according to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines on…