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…(CVD), the world’s leading cause of death, is emerging as a common risk factor for people who have severe COVID-19 infection. Furthermore, COVID-19 can lead to cardiovascular complications, such as…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/whf-calls-on-g20-to-act-fast-to-protect-the-most-vulnerable/…develop new tools, and extend comprehensive health coverage to all the people living the disease or at risk of getting infected. At the same time as promote communication and develop…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/celebrating-world-chagas-day-for-the-first-time-to-help-give-visibility-to-this-neglected-disease/…1967, during a time of significant innovations in heart surgery, Somerville was appointed as a consultant at the National Heart Hospital. She recognised the unmet need of the increasing number…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/prof-jane-somerville-recognized-with-whf-award-for-outstanding-contribution-to-cardiovascular-health/…Federation rushed to issue clinical bulletins outlining the cardiac implications of the new virus. We, at the WHF, the global organization of the cardiovascular community, are committed to sharing the…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/acc-20-wcc-virtual-whf-president-prof-karen-sliwa-opening-remarks/…Chagas cases, while also recommending appropriate health system interventions to tackle the disease. “In order to be implemented successfully, the Chagas roadmap requires committed global action,” said Dr Luis Echeverría,…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/whf-and-iasc-launch-new-global-roadmap-to-eliminate-chagas-disease/WHF is thrilled to present the WHF Lifetime Achievement Award to Prof Henry Blackburn for his outstanding achievements during his distinguished career, especially for his research on the early history…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/prof-henry-blackburn-recognized-with-whf-lifetime-achievement-award/The world is struck by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the eventual spread remains uncertain, as is the true case-fatality rate, research shows that older patients with chronic cardiovascular conditions are…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/call-for-papers-submit-your-research-on-covid-19-and-cvd/…a series of papers on the issue and calling for additional research from our Members. We are also developing a COVID-19 Blog, in which our experts will summarize the most…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/whf-president-prof-karen-sliwas-message-on-covid-19/…be on the front lines helping patients and their communities address COVID-19. Since then, the ACC.20/WCC team has been hard at work creating a virtual experience that leverages new technologies,…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/acc-20-wcc-goes-virtual/…to help with answering travel, refund and other questions for attendees. This document will continue to be updated. In the meantime, we remain at your disposal for any further questions….
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/acc-20-wcc-in-chicago-has-been-cancelled/…health and policy tools, such as , that can help us tackle the threat. Working towards a tobacco-free world is therefore a key strategic priority for the World Heart Federation….
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/celebrating-15-years-of-the-framework-convention-on-tobacco-control/…to airborne pandemics. As a global organization representing the cardiovascular community, WHF is committed to offering the latest evidence of the COVID-19 outbreak. With over 200 Members worldwide, we want…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/preventing-covid-19-spread-in-poor-areas/