Author: whf manager
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The ESC Council on CV Nursing and Allied Professions is now the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions (ACNAP)
On 28 August at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress, it was announced that the ESC Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions is now called the Association of…
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Do doctors really know how to diagnose a heart attack? New guidance from the European Society of Cardiology
ESC Congress, Munich, Germany – 25 Aug 2018: Confusion over how to diagnose a heart attack is set to be cleared up with new guidance launched today. The 2018 Fourth…
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Growing diabetes epidemic to trigger ‘sharp rise’ in heart attacks and strokes by 2035 in the UK
According to our new analysis the number of people suffering heart attacks and strokes as a result of their diabetes will rise by 29% by 2035 in the UK The…
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The Heart Foundation of Australia joins forces with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to launch “Business Women Champions of the Heart”
“Business Women Champions of the Heart” is Australia’s first network of senior business women dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease in women The network comprises 16 senior female leaders…
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The National Heart Foundation of Australia together with the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand launch new clinical guidelines
The National Heart Foundation of Australia together with the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand has launched two new clinical guidelines. National Heart Foundation of Australia and Cardiac Society…
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World Heart Federation to participate in WHO Regional Meetings
Throughout the coming months, the World Heart Federation will be sending representatives to the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee Meetings, which are held to determine regional health policy and…
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Leading Heart Surgery Societies Call for Improved Strategies to Treat Rheumatic Heart Disease
Declaration details global initiative for people living with RHD CHICAGO — Experts from the world’s major heart surgery organizations—including The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), the American Association for Thoracic…
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In memory of Prof. Bongani Mayosi
Last Friday, the world lost a remarkable man and tireless champion for health in Africa. Professor Bongani Mayosi was a loving husband, father, brother and son, a man of outstanding…
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The British Heart Foundation launches new brand story focused on “beating heartbreak forever”
This week, WHF members the British Heart Foundation launched a new website and brand story focused on the wider scope of BHF funded research and its goal to “beat heartbreak…
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Welcome to World Heart Day 2018
World Heart Day takes place on 29th September every year and is the World Heart Federation‘s and the world’s biggest platform for raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, including heart disease…