The BGS Cardiovascular SIG's aims and objectives are:

  • To improve the quality of care for people with cardiovascular disease
  • To promote the presentation and promotion of high quality research
  • To promote links with the British Cardiovascular Society and other medical societies with a cardiac interest
  • To attract and channel expertise from non-BGS members
  • To provide and co-ordinate expertise in the field of cardiology among members of the Society
  • To facilitate the networking of researchers for large-scale multi-centre studies
  • To provide an informal forum to present clinical work and research 
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Video welcome from the Cardivascular SIG

Resources

Resources from the BGS Cardiovascular SIG, including past event slides, videos and reports.

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May
2018
Newsletters
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The British Heart Foundation SENIOR-RITA Trial

Despite significant advances in diagnosis and management, coronary artery disease remains a signi
05
Jul
2018
Fact sheet
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Tools for Clinical History-Taking

A list of validated tools which may be useful in augmenting clinical history-taking as part of co
20
Apr
2022

Developments in stroke medicine

The field of stroke medicine has seen significant advances and there is an ever increasing awaren
12
Jul
2022

Ageing Meets Kidney Disease

Learn more on the importance of diagnosis and managing chronic kidney disease in older adults thr
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04
Apr
2019
Presentation

Modern Technology Use For Cardiovascular Diseases In The Elderly

Friday 21st September 2018, The Amba Hotel Marble Arch, London
04
May
2023

Atrial Fibrillation, TIA and Stroke

Atrial Fibrillation, TIA and Stroke. A collection by Age and Ageing journal.
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Cardiovascular SIG Events

Upcoming and past events from the BGS Cardiovascular SIG

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Jan
2019
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Jan
2019

Cardiovascular Section Meeting: The Ageing Vascula...
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Sep
2019
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Sep
2019

Cardiovascular SIG: Brains & Hearts: Working Toget...
25
Jun
2020
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Jun
2020

Cardiovascular SIG Webinar - COVID19

 A free virtual meeting utilising MS Teams Live Event to discuss the challenges we are facin
20
Sep
2024
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20
Sep
2024

2024 Cardiovascular Health in Older People SIG Mee...

2024 Meeting of the Cardiovascular SIG
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Latest news

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13
Jul
2022

Working together to understand kidney disease in older people

The British Geriatrics Society and the European Renal Association have collaborated to produce a c
13
Feb
2019

Present your work at BGS meetings

Do you have an interesting abstract presented elsewhere that you feel would also be of benefit to

12
Apr
2018

RCP finds care still variable for people with COPD

The Royal College of Physicians has found that many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary di
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Blogs

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29
May
2020

Virtual visiting, in some form, is here to stay

12
Mar
2019

Could too low blood pressure in old age increase mortality?

With increasing age, blood pressure rises as a consequence of arterial stiffness, caused by the b
30
Apr
2020

Talking about dying during COVID-19

16
Oct
2019

Power of Syncope MDT

19
May
2020

BGS help launch Asian CardioGeriatrics Association

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How to join a SIG

Latest from the SIG

This infographic, designed by Lucy Beishon, provides a summary of the sessions at the Cardiovascular SIG meeting held on 20 September 2024. Click here to find out more or to watch the recordings from this event.

Cardio SIG Meeting 2024: Key learning points
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Contact Us

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Become a member of the BGS

Find out more about becoming a member of the BGS, who can join, and how to join.
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Key guidelines

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Jun
2020

Cardiovascular care in the older adult

This resource series, curated by the BGS Cardiovascular SIG, brings together key principles and guidelines on the management of cardiovascular disease in older adults.