
Paul Rocchiccioli
@P_Rocch
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Interventional Cardiologist - Golden Jubilee Hospital - NHS Scotland - BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre - University of Glasgow - Views my own
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined June 2018
Today and tomorrow - tune in live to see the action for free! Experts from around the world informing athlete ECG interpretation guideline update. @DreznerJon @jessicajorchard @DrKimHarmon @TimChurchillMD @BradleyPetek @AlaricFranzos @NateMoulson_MD, those tagged and others!
⏰ The next #BJSMLive event is fast approaching❗#SportsCardiology The 3rd International Summit on ECG Interpretation in Athletes, hosted by @DreznerJon 🙌 📆 September 25th-26th 2025 ✅ BJSM Live 💰 Free 🌐 Online ▶️ Register here🔗 https://t.co/EvzDlkUgWY This free BJSM
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.@SadiqKhan is not trying to impose Sharia Law on London. This is a Mayor who marches with Pride, who stands up for difference of background and opinion, who’s focused on improving our transport, our air, our streets, our safety, our choices and chances. Proud he’s our Mayor.
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The @gmcuk is supposed to exist to protect the public by regulating doctors - just as, say, that other exemplary regulator, OFWAT, keeps our rivers so pristine & pure. In my opinion, the GMC’s failure to strike off Malhotra is one of many examples of regulatory failure. The GMC
“It’s highly likely that the Covid vaccines have been a significant factor in the cancers of members of the royal family” says Dr Aseem Malhotra on the main stage at Reform’s party conference
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Delighted to present these data today at #ESCCongress looking at the potential benefits of the early initiation of disease-modifying therapy in community-based patients with suspected HF Simultaneous publication at @ESC_Journals EHJ https://t.co/1mjvXC3wIZ
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How do we enable behaviour change? These authors synthesised findings from 147 meta-analyses to identify which determinants of behaviour are most impactful & which should be targeted for change interventions. Many of the studies focus on large-scale, health-related, environmental
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🚨Delighted to share that our paper evaluating the UK interventional cardiology training programme has been published! 📄 https://t.co/iFmZDtJTsQ We provide quantitative data on procedural volumes and trainee confidence across a range of interventional techniques.
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Background: Interventional cardiology (IC) is a competitive and oversubscribed subspecialty. The UK cardiology programme is currently in a state of transition of curricula, and concerns have
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A large, cluster-randomized controlled trial convincingly demonstrated that better blood pressure, below 130/80 mm Hg, lowered the risk of dementia by 15% and cognitive impairment by 16% and informs new blood pressure guidelines https://t.co/JSyNc6aAli via @statnews
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Keeping blood pressure below 120/80 lowers risk of dementia, as well as heart and kidney disease, new guidelines say.
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📢 Job Alert 📢 We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Radiology Manager to join #TeamJubilee. As Radiology Manager, you will ensure the smooth operation, whilst developing and growing the Radiology services. Apply now https://t.co/8ytSxjzUm0
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The new 2025 BJCA Handbook is now available on https://t.co/uYBI0wrDF2 🚨 📒 A fantastic resource for all new ST4s, including info on how to navigate your training, the curriculum and top tips on echo, LTFT training, the logbook and ARCP 🥇 Access here: https://t.co/EgpB2U3zq7
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Friendliness isn't always a sign of trustworthiness. Warmth is easy to fake. The foundations of trust are reliability and integrity. What counts isn't courtesy in the moment—it's keeping commitments over time. The best way to inspire confidence is to consistently walk our talk.
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The debates at #ASPC2025 have started! Dr. Paul Whelton argues SBP goal <120 not 130 🫀 we all agree at <140 but what evidence do we have for lower? 🫀data shows less effect of 🎯<120 🫀but benefit of both in CVOutcomes 🫀 all cause mortality ⤵️ more with lower
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Now Dr. Navar debates that ApoB should be measured over LDL 🫀 Apo B & LDL can be discordant but ApoB identified risk greater than LDL 🫀 ApoB is a Better assay, don’t need to fast & LDL is not that accurate 🫀Guidelines say check in MetSyn because discordant 🫀ESC says ApoB ⭐️
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Exercise Prescription in Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy: Finding the Right Balance Between Risks and Benefits https://t.co/2PDaJLjIax
#ARCV #Exercise #Sportscardiology
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#Drowning can happen when you least expect it. Teaching school-age kids to swim is one of the best ways to prevent drowning. Swimming lessons build confidence, teach water safety, and provide essential skills that can save lives. Countries can integrate swimming and water
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Unravelling the contributions of ischaemia and scar in arrhythmogenesis - these two papers give us the answers!⚡️🫀 Ischaemia paper 🔗 https://t.co/aWcXChzTxz
@divaka_perera @achir76 @sohaibnazir @webmd11 @drjohnm @LambiasePier @SVRaoMD @aayshacader @DrMarthaGulati @TCTMD_Yael
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Prognostic impact of inducible ischaemia in ischaemic left ventricular dysfunction: the REVIVED-BCIS2 trial
🚨@REVIVED_BCIS2 scar analysis🫀 ➡️Scar volume & pattern highly associated with death and arrhythmia ➡️Scar assessment should be routine, particularly in those at borderline risk Out now @JACCJournals CVI🔗 https://t.co/Q3BiRblDiJ 📺Watch our summary👇 https://t.co/J9Ij5nJQBn
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While performing a complex PCI, where we had to use several new balloons for trapping, I had an idea. How to avoid using a new balloon for trapping? via @PCRonline
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Learn how to reuse a PTCA balloon for trapping with zero added cost — read the new My Toolkit article now.
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Amazing opportunity to join a fantastic team at the Golden Jubilee Hospital in Glasgow. @JubileeHospital
apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk
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Delighted to share our findings on the impact of coronary CT angiography 🩻 on 🏃🏼♂️ 🍽️ 🚬 ⚖️ , acceptance of 💊 and risk factor modification compared to CV risk scores 🎯 in this SCOT-HEART2 substudy
Coronary CT angiography was associated with modest improvements in healthier lifestyle behaviors, acceptance of recommended preventive therapy, and risk factor modification. https://t.co/XCsz27aHUO
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