This content is machine translated Cardiovascular surgery Treatment of aortic syndromes with arch involvement Acute and chronic thoracic aortic syndromes involving the arch are life-threatening conditions that require urgent and carefully planned treatment. Emergency care of acute thoracic aortic entities encompasses the entire spectrum… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Treatment of varicose veins Endovenous laser ablation – an update Varicose veins can be effectively treated using endovenous laser ablation (EVLA). The effectiveness of EVLA depends not only on the laser energy density in the vein but also on the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Chest pain Rely on CT instead of invasive coronary angiography In patients with stable chest pain and an intermediate probability of obstructive coronary artery disease, the benefit-risk profile favors CT rather than invasive coronary angiography as the first diagnostic imaging…
View Post 25 min This content is machine translated Atherosclerosis Is there a need for new lipid-lowering drugs in the era of PCSK9 inhibitors? Recent progress Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Recent guidelines on HKE prevention highlight the extent to which elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is one of the most… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Venous and lymphatic leg disorders Compression as an important therapy element Even though compression therapy is a rather unpopular therapy and is often discontinued, compression bandaging is the best measure to eliminate one of the most essential causes of venous and…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated High-risk cardiovascular patients. Evolocumab stabilizes plaques in 90% of patients with acute coronary syndrome After an acute coronary syndrome, patients are at high risk for further cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerotic plaques play a crucial role in this process, as up to 75% of acute coronary…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Therapy of venous occlusions Endovascular interventions – option for patients with more pronounced symptoms Deep vein thrombosis develops in 1/1000 inhabitants of Western Europe per year. In the acute phase, it is critical to prevent the complication of pulmonary artery embolism. This is now… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cardiovascular diseases New study data on primary prophylaxis with ASA: carefully weigh benefits and risks Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) has long been established for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular events. In contrast, ASA administration for primary prevention is controversial. While European experts tend to advise against…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Wound management in focus Chronic ulcers: eHealth in integrated wound care. The treatment of chronic wounds is part of everyday practice. Often, these patients are multimorbid and require both causal and symptomatic treatment. The general practitioner plays an important role in…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Stenosing and occlusive vascular diseases Recognizing and treating pAVK – important facts for family physicians In the worst case, peripheral arterial disease (pAVD) can lead to vascular occlusion and necessitate amputations; the risk of heart attack or stroke is also significantly increased in those affected.…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Therapy of venous occlusions Endovascular interventions – option for patients with more pronounced symptoms Deep vein thrombosis develops in 1/1000 inhabitants of Western Europe per year. In the acute phase, it is critical to prevent the complication of pulmonary artery embolism. This is now… CME-Test
