This content is machine translated Heart failure update Which drugs for which patients? The new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure were presented at this year’s congress of the European Society of Cardiology at the end of May. The new…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Joint Annual Meeting of Cardiologists and Pneumologists in Lausanne Heart failure guidelines 2016: The ARNI are coming Since the PARADIGM-HF study, angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors, or “ARNIs”, have been the talk of the town: a breakthrough in the treatment of heart failure, a milestone or a quantum…
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 8 min This content is machine translated Rehabilitation after stroke 16 ‘000 strokes per year in Switzerland Neurorehabilitation after stroke should start as early as possible. Symptom remission is significantly greater under neurologic rehabilitation treatment than under spontaneous recovery. In addition to the interdisciplinary setting, modern therapy…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Secondary prevention after ischemic stroke Early aspirin treatment is very effective After ischemic stroke of noncardioembolic etiology: early aspirin treatment is extremely effective in preventing recurrence. Atrial fibrillation should be treated with one of the new oral anticoagulants because of the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Treatment of hypertension in old age The blood pressure target values are to be determined individually The first SGAIM Spring Congress in Basel also hosted the Swiss Geriatric Society. Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Schönenberger, Head of Geriatrics, Spital Tiefenau, held a workshop on the therapy of…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Stroke recurrence after TIA or minor stroke Use the possibilities of secondary prophylaxis Purpose: To evaluate the 1-year risk of stroke recurrence after TIA or minor stroke under a modern secondary prevention regimen.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Prevention of cardiovascular diseases How useful are statins in primary prevention? Question: How well does rosuvastatin (Crestor®) 10 mg/d protect against cardiovascular events in patients at intermediate cardiovascular risk?
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 7 min This content is machine translated Smoking cessation in the family doctor's office Smoking cessation – important approach in primary and secondary prevention Medication should always be combined with behavioral therapy. The most common mistake is underdosing nicotine replacement medication or using it for too short a time. The Reduce-to-Quit principle can strengthen…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular medicine. More than a one-night stent Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a clinical problem encountered in family practice with increasing socioeconomic importance. Comprehensive evaluation is indicated in the presence of ED, as ED symptoms can be an…
