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With Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators, Every 10-Minute Increase in Physical Activity Reduces Mortality Risk by 1.1%
July 22, 2021
Analysis of more than 40k Medicare beneficiaries suggests increased physical activity, whether it occurs as part of a rehabilitation or not, was associated with decreased risk of all-cause mortality and hospitalizations for heart failure in patients who recently received an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.
Leading Cardiology Organizations Publish Joint Opinion on Clinician Well-Being
July 13, 2021
Four of the world's leading cardiology organizations—the ESC, ACC, AHA, and WHF—have collaborated to form a joint opinion statement seeking to address and outline drivers and strategies for mitigation of burnout.
Challenges with New Care Delivery Systems in Cardiology
June 12, 2021
The final slideshow in our multipart series, this slideshow examines the scope of work and conclusions from the AHA/ACC task force who tackled the topics of overcoming hurdles with new care delivery systems for the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Consensus Conference on Professionalism and Ethics.
Improving Patient Autonomy, Privacy, & Social Justice in Cardiology
June 11, 2021
The fourth of 5 slideshows in our multipart series, this slideshow examines the scope of work and conclusions from the AHA/ACC task force who tackled the topics of patient autonomy, privacy, data access, and social justice in cardiology for the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Consensus Conference on Professionalism and Ethics.
Despite Awareness of Cardiovascular Risks, Many Smokers Continue Tobacco Use
June 10, 2021
An analysis of survey responses from 2013-2018 indicates many patients with a history of cardiovascular disease who use tobacco continue to do so, despite being aware of the increased risk associated with smoking and tobacco use.
A Need for Change: Enhancing the Well-Being of Cardiology Professionals
June 10, 2021
The third of 5 slideshows included in our "A Need for Change" series, details the work of Task Force 3 from the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Consensus Conference on Professionalism and Ethics, which sought to identify shortcomings and avenues for improving the well-being of cardiologists and cardiology professionals.
Addressing Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging in Cardiology
June 09, 2021
The second of 5 slideshows in our multipart series, this slideshow examines the scope of work and conclusions from the AHA/ACC task force who addressed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in cardiovascular medicine.
Navigating Relationships with Industry and Conflicts of Interest in Cardiology
June 08, 2021
The first of 5 slideshows in our multipart series, this slideshow examines the scope of work and conclusions from the AHA/ACC task force who addressed conflicts of interest and relationships with industry.
Survey Suggests Nearly 50% of Cardiologists Report Having a Hostile Work Environment
June 07, 2021
An analysis of survey data from cardiologists in multiple regions throughout the world portrays a field in need of reform, with more than 4-in-10 reporting a hostile work environment and some form of discrimination reported by 3-in-10 cardiologists.
A Need for Change: Tackling Professionalism and Ethics in Cardiology
June 07, 2021
A multipart series from Practical Cardiology, "A Need for Change" highlights a recent report from the AHA/ACC and the current state of professionalism in cardiology from recent data.