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…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated XXV. European Stroke Conference Where and when do strokes occur particularly frequently? The 25th edition of the European Stroke Conference took place in springtime Venice. Numerous research projects from different European countries were presented. Some interesting studies and innovative approaches are presented…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated ACC Congress in Chicago Cholesterol management under the microscope Two studies in the field of lipid therapy caused a stir at the ACC Congress in Chicago. HOPE-3 presented a pragmatic approach to primary prevention for discussion. The study showed…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated An impressive development From heart replacement to the modern cardiac assist pump The number of patients with clinically advanced cardiacinsufficiency is increasing worldwide. If conventional therapeutic options have been exhausted, it is necessary to evaluate whether the criteria for heart transplantation are…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Cardiac resynchronization therapy in old age A very effective therapy if the indication is correct Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an established therapy for the treatment of symptomatic heart failure and reduction of mortality in patients with left bundle branch block and extended medical therapy.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Guidelines/Indications Who needs a pacemaker? For prognostic reasons, pacemaker implantation should also be recommended to asymptomatic patients with AVB II° type Mobitz or AVB III°. Sinus node disease (e.g., SA block, sinus bradycardia) generally has…
