This content is machine translated Interventional vs. surgical heart valve therapy Which technique for which patient? The treatment of valvular heart disease has been undergoing a major transformation for several decades. Patients who were previously rejected for heart surgery now have new opportunities. However, transcatheter interventions…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated 40 years of percutaneous coronary intervention Update on indications, outcomes, and concomitant drug therapy. With PCI, mortality in acute coronary syndrome has been impressively reduced. An overview of current technical developments (stents), key treatment guidelines, and adjunctive therapies. Includes overview interventional vs surgical treatment…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated 83rd Annual Meeting of the German Society of Cardiology, Mannheim, Germany The brain makes the heart sick – or vice versa? The heart and brain are closely linked in terms of health. This block of topics bridged neurological, cardiological, and psychological aspects in selected cardiac and cerebral diseases.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Swiss Heart Foundation Brain stroke: prevention and early detection in the first place The Swiss Heart Foundation is involved in the “National Strategy on Cardiovascular Diseases, Stroke and Diabetes”. It promotes research and is committed to education and prevention on the subject of…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Breathing disorders during sleep: often trivial, sometimes complex OSAS is usually well treatable, with CPAP ventilation finding long-term use in about 70% of cases. CPAP, maxillary advancement splints, and bariatric surgery have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular risk.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Cardiac Imaging Cardiac imaging in patients with suspected coronary artery disease. Cardiac imaging has contributed substantially to the understanding of CHD. It has become a cornerstone of diagnostics and management. However, the benefits of imaging must always be weighed against the…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated ACC Congress, Washington PCSK9 antibody lives up to expectations Lowering LDL cholesterol is an important component of secondary prevention. For the first time, the “shooting stars” of lipid therapy, PCSK9 inhibitors, demonstrated a reduction in cardiovascular events. The FOURIER…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Cardiology Update 2017, Davos Update on atherosclerosis and primary drug prevention. Traditionally held every two years in Davos, Cardiology Update has become one of the most important European cardiology congresses. This year’s topics included the role of inflammation in atherosclerosis and…
View Post 28 min This content is machine translated Cardiovascular risk Most brain strokes could be prevented Brain stroke is one of the leading causes of death and the most common reason for acquired disability in adulthood. A further increase in stroke incidence is expected in the…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Tobacco use and cardiovascular health Facts about tobacco and the cardiovascular system and considerations for e-cigarettes People who actively or passively use tobacco are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease. Tobacco use promotes atherothrombosis and its consequences. Tobacco cessation leads to cardiovascular risk reduction and…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Blood pressure and sport Certain antihypertensives are prohibited in competitive sports Blood pressure is subject to great fluctuations and depends on physical activity and psyche. What do healthy people and people with arterial hypertension have to keep in mind when exercising?…
