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Preconception counselling in women of reproductive age attending cardiology clinics in Scotland

Heart BMJ

We assessed the provision of preconception counselling (PCC) among women of reproductive age attending general cardiology outpatient clinics over a 12-month period in two large health boards in Scotland. Conclusion PCC is documented infrequently in women of reproductive age with CVD in the general outpatient setting.

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Digital Consults to Enhance Heart Failure Treatment: The ADMINISTER Trial

Cardiology Update

Patient education through e-learning. The trial will randomize 150 patients with HF and reduced ejection fraction to either DC or standard care (1:1). The intervention group will receive comprehensive DCs, including: 1. Digital data sharing (e.g., pharmacotherapy use and home-measured vital signs).

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Top Interventional Cardiology Conferences and Courses in 2024

Cardiology Update

As the field of interventional cardiology continues to evolve, staying informed about the latest advancements is crucial. Here is our curated list of the top interventional cardiology conferences and courses scheduled for 2024. Registration: Visit the official CICC registration website for options.

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Top Cardiology Conferences in 2024

Cardiology Update

This includes the establishment of networks dedicated to its management, education, and research, as well as Late-Breaking Science.

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High Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors Among Former National Football League Players

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Heart Health: Understanding and Diagnosing Disease by Leveraging Echocardiograms was aimed to raise awareness and estimate the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and associated risk factors among members of the United States, National Football League Alumni Association and their family members through education and screening events.

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Sugar-sweetened beverages linked with about three hundred and forty thousand deaths from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease globally – Study

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

The study incorporated data from Global Dietary Database and was stratified by age, sex, educational attainment and urbanicity. Attributable cases were higher among men, younger adults and in those with higher education levels and in those in urban areas. In 2020, 2.2 of incident cases. million, contributing to 3.1% of incident cases.