Photon-counting CT scanners are revolutionising heart diagnostics

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) can strike anyone, at any age, and is still claiming the most lives — around 20 million every year — yet it’s a fight we can win. Healthy lifestyles, environments and proper care access will reduce the toll of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the top cause of death and disability that is stealing … Continued

A landmark consensus in Heart1 (BCS/BMJ) confirmed that, despite heart disease being the leading cause of death in women, they remain underdiagnosed, undertreated and underrepresented in all aspects of care. The article showed that women are less likely to receive life-saving treatment in an emergency, less likely to be given medication to prevent a heart … Continued

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in women. Better treatments are needed, so it’s vital that female patients with the condition participate in research studies. It’s time to shatter the myth that only men are affected by cardiovascular disease (CVD), such as high blood pressure and stroke. In reality, it’s a leading cause … Continued