This content is machine translated Pathophysiological mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives Metabolic syndrome in patients with schizophrenia Patients with schizophrenia not only suffer from severe psychological symptoms, but also have a dramatically increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases. The interplay of disease-associated mechanisms, genetic predispositions and exogenous influences...…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Diabetes mellitus Treatment of comorbidities in older people One in five people over 65 and one in four people over 75 are affected by diabetes. Global projections predict a 2.5-fold increase in diabetes prevalence over the next 25...… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes: PAD and diabetic foot syndrome Prevention is better than cure – don’t miss the risk foot Arteriosclerosis, the cause of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD), is a build-up of plaque in the arteries. Elevated blood sugar levels in the context of diabetes damage the arteries and...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Catching cardiorenal risks in good time Recognizing at-risk patients and treating them effectively Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease are often associated, which has far-reaching implications in terms of morbidity and mortality. In recent years, both screening tools and treatment options have...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Diabetic cardiomyopathy Echocardiography is an important tool for early detection of LVD Diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of left ventricular dysfunction (LVD), which can lead to heart failure if undetected. Echocardiography enables real-time assessment of left ventricular function and early detection...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Efficacy, mechanism of action and clinical effects Garlic and high blood pressure Arterial hypertension is a key risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease worldwide. It is one of the most frequently diagnosed conditions in GP care and requires consistent, guideline-based...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Wild-type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTRwt-CA) Diagnosis at an early stage, prognostic classifications and outlook Cardiac amyloidosis, especially wild-type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTRwt-CA), has become increasingly important in recent years. Originally, it was considered a rare disease with a (mostly) late age of manifestation. Recent...…
View Post 19 min This content is machine translated Cardiovascular risk and obesity Pathomechanisms, secondary prevention and treatment options Obesity is not only a well-known, significant risk factor for the development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but is also recognized as a disease entity in its own right...… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated CHD: Management after revascularization Individualization of antithrombotic therapy Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common heart diseases worldwide and is currently grouped into two syndromes: acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and chronic coronary syndrome (CCS). Following...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Venous thromboembolism prevention PCSK9 inhibitors: Current evidence, mechanisms and unanswered questions Venous thromboembolism (VTE), consisting of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is the third most common cause of cardiovascular mortality worldwide after myocardial infarction and stroke. Despite continuous...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Acute heart failure Diuretic therapy for decongestion – what are the “unmet needs”? Acute heart failure is a life-threatening condition. According to current guideline recommendations of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), drug therapy after acute decompensation should be implemented while the patient...…
