Photon-counting CT scanners are revolutionising heart diagnostics

Too many young people are leaving school without learning CPR — a vital, lifesaving skill. Without better support and monitoring, policies alone won’t close the gap in training. Even though governments and local authorities across the UK introduced policy in 2019 to make sure CPR is taught in secondary schools, too many students are still … 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