This content is machine translated Autoimmune inflammation of the temporal artery News in the diagnosis and therapy of giant cell arteritis If giant cell arteritis is suspected, further evaluation and treatment should be undertaken immediately. Typical symptoms such as headache or chewing pain and visual disturbances may be absent. Oligosymptomatic RZA…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Microsurgical clipping and endovascular coiling Surgical treatment options for intracranial aneurysms. An intracranial aneurysm is a potentially life-threatening condition and should be referred to a specialized clinic for evaluation. Treatment is possible both surgically and endovascularly and should be decided by…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Patient selection for stroke therapy Location of the vessel occlusion is crucial The current state of studies proves that mechanical thrombectomy with stent retrievers is nowadays the standard therapy in cerebrovascular accident patients with proximal vessel occlusion in the anterior circulation. Systemic…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Platelet aggregation inhibition in PCI. “The flow must go on” Inhibition of coagulation is an important cornerstone of therapy for acute coronary syndrome. For this purpose, platelet aggregation inhibitors targeting thromboxane synthesis, the ADP receptor, the glycoprotein receptor IIb/IIIa and…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Arteriovenous malformations Therapy is rarely curative, but aims at symptom and size control Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) consist of congenital multiple direct connections between arteries and veins. Growth with resulting possible complications such as bleeding, pain and ulceration is almost 100% expected. The necessary…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Immunothrombocytopenia A diagnosis of exclusion with many treatment options Immunothrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disease that is frequently observed in children and adolescents as well as in people over 60 years of age. It is a diagnosis of exclusion.…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated PAVK, diabetic foot syndrome and venous thromboembolism News from angiology Peripheral arterial disease, as one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, now has a pandemic character. This development promotes technical progress and stimulates pharmaceutical research. With regard to…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Venous leg ulcer (UCV) How to treat the classic wound? UCV results from chronic overpressure in the venous system of the lower extremity. The correct diagnosis is made by a detailed history, clinical examination and ultrasound examination. The foundation of…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated SGDV Congress Skin and vessels The 97th SGDV Congress, held this year at the University of Irchel, followed the motto “Without vessels no skin – without skin no vessels” and was dedicated to the multifaceted…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Stroke Symposium in Bern Endovascular therapy for large vessel occlusion gets a boost On August 20, 2015, the Stroke Symposium of the Department of Neurology of the Inselspital Bern took place for the fifth time. The focus of interest this year was endovascular…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Peripheral arterial occlusive disease Practical aspects of interventional therapy The indication for endovascular revascularization is an essential component for therapeutic success. There are immense technical possibilities for modern endovascular revascularization. Often, academic reappraisal of clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness lags…
