Cardiac function in relation to myocardial injury in hospitalised patients with COVID-19

In the future, the AED and the defibrillator will be able to do more than they do today. Now the devices can only give patients who need to be resuscitated a shock, but in time it will be possible, with the help of artificial intelligence, to say more about the condition of the patient.

There is an urgent need to address this, states the international Lancet 'Women and Cardiovascular Disease' Commission

Patients with chest pain not caused by a narrowing of the coronary arteries often do not know the cause of their symptoms. Scientists at the Radboudumc have successfully used a new technique to investigate other causes in the coronary arteries of the heart.

A number of specific conditions in women are important in their risk of cardiovascular disease. These include high blood pressure during pregnancy, gestational diabetes and early menopause.

During the 2019 Lowlands music festival, the Lowlands Saves Lives trial was performed by the department of Cardiology. The study was a huge success as over 350 participants were randomized and learned to perform CPR.

Peter de Smet, Harry Surayapranata and Stans Verhagen received royal honours for their exceptional academic and social achievements.