CV pathophysiologist, med school professor. My opinions are my own.

Interlaken, Switzerland
Joined February 2009
Cardiovascular disease is still the world's leading cause of death. This #WorldHeartDay, 29 September, we're demanding ACTION to change this. Sign @worldheartfed's petition and say YES to a healthier future: worldheartday.org/petition #UseHeart #HeartYes
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There are 5 stages of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. Learn more about stage 3 in this podcast, featuring @ChiadiNdumele & @RangaswJ youtu.be/HfN3GzuY1dI
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📢 Applications are now open for the @worldheartfed Emerging Leaders Programme 2024, which will focus on fixed dose combination therapies for cardiovascular disease. Don't miss the opportunity to join this fantastic community. Apply now! bit.ly/3ufImy0
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Thankful to credible scientific organizations united for heart health awareness!
ESTE 2 DE FEBRERO VÍSTETE DE ROJO La SIAC, AHA y FIC se unen para concientizar a la comunidad de toda América sobre las enfermedades cardiovasculares en las mujeres. Las enfermedades cardiovasculares no son sólo un problema masculino. #VísteteDeRojo y ayúdanos a esparcir la voz
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📣 LAUNCHING TODAY: Our new Roadmap for Secondary Prevention of #CVD. Secondary prevention aims to reduce the probability of a heart attack or stroke in patients with known atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD). #CVDRoadmaps

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#WorldHeartDay is Friday! @ApoorvaGomber works with ❤️ each day to gather a coalition of voices advocating for #PENPlus and its lifesaving approach to bringing care to those living in extreme poverty with severe, chronic #NCDs such as #RHD and #CHD. buff.ly/450o3Dy
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#PENPlus brings quality care closer to home for people in rural sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia who live with severe noncommunicable diseases such as #type1diabetes, #sicklecell, and rheumatic and congenital heart disease. buff.ly/45PXVfQ #PENPlusinAction #ActOnNCDs
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📣 The #WorldHeartDay 2023 campaign is now LIVE! This year, we want everyone to USE ❤️ KNOW ❤️ Because the more we know, the more we can do to protect every heart. Join us on 29 September 👇 #UseHeart

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It is with *very* bittersweet emotions that we congratulate #StanDOM's @HeartBobH on his new position as the next Stephen & Suzanne Weiss Dean of @WeillCornell Medicine! We are heartbroken by his forthcoming departure, but we are also thrilled for his new chapter!
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Drs. Ana Mocumbi & Gene Bukhman, @NCDIpoverty co-chairs, recently accepted the @worldheartfed award for outstanding contribution to cardiovascular health. Congrats to them and to all @NCDIpoverty members who save precious lives through #PENPlus! ❤️❤️❤️ #WHA76 #NCDI #healthequity
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Meanwhile at the airport.. 😂
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The new Golden Pass Express train, which runs from Montreux on Lake Geneva to Interlaken in central Switzerland, has been named "Shania Train" as a tribute to Canadian country star Shania Twain. cnn.it/3lqstTx
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Great new compilation of resources on acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease released by @NACCHOAustralia. Lots of videos, guidelines, reports and information for communities and clinicians naccho.org.au/programs-proje…
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🚨 Applications are now OPEN for our Emerging Leaders Programme 2023, which will focus on digital health across cardiovascular diseases! 🗓️ Deadline: 28 February Apply now 👉 bit.ly/3ufImy0 #WHFEL
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This is so sad. RIP Ralph. 🙏
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ralph L. Sacco, M.D., M.S., FAHA, FAAN, and extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Sacco’s family and loved ones, and the many patients, colleagues & friends who were fortunate to experience his exceptional love for & service to humanity.
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Cover Story | Global is Local: Rheumatic Heart Disease Around the World (Including Your Clinic) - American College of Cardiology acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology…
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#Highcholesterol affects 2 in 5 adults worldwide. If left untreated, it can lead to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and death. Launched at #WCCardio/#SBC2022, our latest Roadmap shows how targeting #cholesterol can help reduce ASCVD 🌏🌍🌎: worldheart.org/cvd-roadmaps/…
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