Why do some patients who have had a heart attack have another while others do not? This has been researched in 45 studies around the world, covering 158,000 patients. Hereditary causes seem to play a role, but Cardiologist Dr. Folkert Asselbergs is combining these studies into the GENIUS-CHD consortium to enable more reliable conclusions to be drawn.

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One of the cardiologists, Dr. Pieter Stella, has been appointed visiting professor at the National University in Singapore, which intensifies the existing alliance between the Department of Cardiology and Singapore. The next step within this collaboration with Singapore is that the Department will expand beyond preclinical research and starts participating in clinical research in Interventional Cardiology and in drug studies.

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One central intake, rapid diagnosis and fast and efficient treatment. The UMC Utrecht wants to take the lead in making cardiovascular care in the Netherlands more patient-friendly and for this purpose has initiated the Cardiovascular Treaty of Utrecht. The Department of Cardiology participated in this and signed the treaty to improve healthcare in the field of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The treaty puts the needs and wishes of patients first and involves patients in decisions about their treatment whenever possible.

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Speed is of the essence when dealing with a heart attack. The Department of Cardiology offers patients with an acute heart attack immediate care and bespoke treatment upon arrival at the hospital. The Department is working towards better collaboration and more uniformity with other healthcare professionals within the care chain to gain even more time. The Department is participating in the NVVC! Connect project to establish this.

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