By Dr. Florence MouyEdited by Dr Saadia Aslam The ODYSSEY Outcomes trial in 2018 showed that PCSK9i (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitor) alirocumab reduced…
View More Transient very low LDL cholesterol levels reduce risk of major cardiovascular events following ACS
By Dr. Ahmed El-Medany Despite their efficacy and safety profile, statins are underused, even in patients with the highest cardiovascular disease risk. Social media platforms…
View More The use of Artificial Intelligence in analysing statin-related sentiments on social media – the perception is mostly neutral, or negative…
By Dr. Ahmed El-Medany A new study published in Europace by Lennerz et al. aimed to evaluate the potential electromagnetic interference (EMI) that high-power charging…
View More Are high-power electric vehicle chargers safe in patients with pacemakers and defibrillators?
By Dr Jonathan ShurlockEdited by Dr Ahmed El-Medany It is well understood that endurance athletes are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) when compared…
View More The AFLETES study: AF burden and risk in veteran athletes
By Dr Jonathan ShurlockEdited by Dr Ahmed El-Medany Up to a third of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) have concurrent moderate/severe mitral regurgitation…
View More Mitral regurgitation: aetiology and impact on outcomes post-TAVI
Due to the extended Bank Holiday and the forthcoming junior doctors strike, the BCS has taken the decision to extend the deadline for nominations for…
View More Nomination deadline for BCS officers and committee roles extended due to Easter holidays and junior doctors strike
By Dr Jonathan ShurlockEdited by Dr Ahmed El-Medany Previous evidence has suggested an association between increased salt intake and carotid artery atherosclerosis, with less data…
View More Salt consumption associated with coronary and carotid atherosclerosis, prior to hypertension
By Dr Jonathan ShurlockEdited by Dr Ahmed El-Medany Radiation exposure is a core consideration during any procedural cardiology intervention, for both the patient and the…
View More Quantifying radiation exposure for interventional echocardiographers
The BHF Clinical Research Collaborative (BHF CRC), which is hosted by the BCS, has launched a National Cardiovascular Clinical Research Database as part of its…
View More BHF CRC launches a National Cardiovascular Clinical Research Database
By Dr. Timothy Swinn The HIIT or MISS UK trial has shown that an 8-week low-volume High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) cardiac rehab programme led to…
View More High-intensity exercise is a HIIT in UK cardiac rehab