Author: whf manager
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Announcing Heart Talks: A Series of the 5th Global Summit on Circulatory Health
Since 2016, the World Heart Federation has been convening leaders and innovators in cardiovascular health at its annual Global Summit on Circulatory Health. The Summit is an exclusive annual event…
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AstraZeneca and the World Heart Federation partner to tackle gaps in heart failure awareness and care
New initiatives will raise public awareness of the burden of heart failure to drive a transformation in HF prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. 24 AUGUST 2020 AstraZeneca today announced a new…
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Celebrating our Heart Heroes 2020: Alexander Ferguson
Have you ever been shocked to hear of someone you know having a heart attack because maybe they do not seem to fit a stereotype? From patients to policymakers, cardiologists…
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Colombian Heart Foundation celebrates the Blood Pressure Month
Hypertension is one of the most frequent disorders in medical consultations. It is also one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders, the leading causes of death…
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Celebrating our Heart Heroes 2020: Dr Rasha Al-Lamee
Dr Rasha Al-Lamee has at least three calls of duty. A cardiology consultant, senior lecturer and clinical trialist at Imperial College London, she also leads rehabilitation programmes in West London,…
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Prof Sania Nishtar recognized with WHF Advocacy Award in Cardiovascular Health
WHF is thrilled to present the WHF Advocacy Award in Cardiovascular Health to Pakistani physician, cardiologist, author and activist Prof Sania Nishtar. Prof Nishtar is the current Special Assistant on Poverty Alleviation and…
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World Heart Day 2020 is now LIVE!
Use Heart … for society, your loved ones and you. We are living in unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the healthcare profession, national healthcare systems…
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Rwanda Heart Foundation raises awareness on cardiovascular risk factors and the importance of heart disease prevention
The Rwanda Heart Foundation (RHF) launched an educational campaign to raise awareness on cardiovascular risk factors and the importance of heart disease prevention. The campaign, which took place in two…
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Understanding the COVID-19 heart connection in low-resource settings
This article is based on a paper published in Global Heart and developed through consensus by an international group of specialists, including WHF Emerging Leaders and members of the WHF…
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World Heart Day 2020 is now live!
On World Heart Day, 29 September 2020, we’re asking the world to Use Heart to beat CVD … for your loved ones, society and you. We are living in unprecedented times. The…