Social media in cardiology: Reasons to learn how to use it

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2019

Authors

Vidal Perez, R (Author) Other; Gomez de Diego, JJG (Author) Other; Grapsa, J (Author) Other; Fontes-Carvalho R (Author) FMUP; Ramon Gonzalez Juanatey, JR (Author) Other

Journal

Title: World Journal of Cardiology

Vol. 11

Pages: 217-220

ISSN: 1949-8462

Publisher: Baishideng Publishing Group

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 4 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00R-EXZ

DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v11.i10.217

Abstract (EN): Social media has changed the way we learn, educate, and interact with our peers. The dynamic nature of social media and their immediate availability through our portable devices (smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, etc.) is quickly transforming the way we participate in society. The scope of these digital tools is broad as they deal with many different aspects: Teaching and learning, case discussion, congresses coverage, peer to peer interaction, research are examples worth mentioning. The scientific societies considered more innovative, are promoting these tools between their members. These new concepts need to be known by the cardiologists to stay updated, as countless information is moving rapidly through these channels. We summarize the main reasons why learning how to use these tools to be part of the conversation is essential for the cardiologist in training or fully stablished.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Dissemination

No. of pages: 4