The search for the optimal mechanical circulatory support device in cardiogenic shock continues
By Dr. Aswin Babu Cardiogenic shock occurs in around 8% of cases of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and is associated with a 30-day mortality of…
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RCT points to role for SGLT2 inhibitors in acute heart failure
By Dr. Oliver Jones Key points: SGLT2 inhibitors have an established role in stable heart failure No new diuretic therapies have been introduced for acute…
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Tissue engineering a human heart: the role of the helix
By Dr. Jonathan Shurlock The idea of tissue engineering a human heart for use in transplant seems as though it should be one for the…
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Chronic coronary disease and chronic kidney disease, an invasive or conservative approach?
By Dr. Jonathan Shurlock The management of coronary artery disease in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has not been explored in any depth, and…
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Results from the EMERGE trial
Emergency versus delayed coronary angiography in survivors of hospital cardiac arrest, without ST-segment elevation. By Dr Jonathan Shurlock Dr Caroline Hauw-Berlemont (on behalf of the…
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Parliamentary debate on the impact of the pandemic on cardiovascular care
By Dr Jonathan Shurlock Member of Parliament for Strangford, Jim Shannon led a debate in the houses of commons outlining the broad and reaching impact…
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BCS Centenary highlight – The BHF Data Science Centre: enabling cardiovascular health data science at scale
By Dr Jonathan Shurlock The British Heart Foundation is integral to the activities of the BCS and offers multiple avenues of support, including direct funding…
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Marijuana use linked with increased risk of cardiac arrhythmia
By Dr Jonathan Shurlock The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) is a medical research study initiated in 1999, including 6,000 participants, and set up to…
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Innovative virtual cardiac ward roll out imminent!
By Dr. Jonathan Shurlock A new virtual ward for patients awaiting cardiac surgery is due to begin across London. Co-ordinated by Dr Debashish Das (Consultant…
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BCS Conference 2022: ACS in Pregnancy – “Do what you would do for a man”
By Dr Aswin Babu Dr Dawn Adamson delivered one of the most exhilarating talks at this year’s BCS conference. Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in pregnancy…
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