This content is machine translated Angiosarcoma of the heart A diagnostic and therapeutic “black box” Primary angiosarcomas of the heart are among the rarest and most aggressive malignant tumors. The unspecific symptoms, rapid progression and complex differential diagnosis make early detection considerably more difficult. Despite...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes - glycemic control and prevention of secondary diseases Utilizing pleiotropic cardio- and nephroprotective effects of SGLT-2-i and GLP-1-RA Type 2 diabetes is currently understood to be a multisystemic disease, with the prognosis being significantly influenced by cardiac and renal pathology. An early, multimodal therapeutic approach that goes beyond...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated High-dose influenza vaccine Lower hospitalization rates – even with heart failure The results of a pre-specified exploratory analysis of the DANFLU-2 study indicate that the administration of a high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine could provide additional protection in patients with cardiovascular disease....…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated From statins to metformin Preventive pharmacology and longevity In medicine, “longevity” is now less anti-ageing marketing than a very specific question of precision prevention: which pharmacological interventions prevent (or delay) cardiometabolic, renal, oncological and functional endpoints – and...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated HIV: updated EACS guideline Individualized approach to sustainable prevention and care The revised guidelines were presented by the EACS (The European AIDS Clinical Society) last fall and reflect the efforts to adapt the recommendations to current clinical realities and the changing...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis and metabolic comorbidities: new study data GLP-1RAs showed a valuable dual benefit GLP-1RAs, including semaglutide and liraglutide, are frequently used today for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. A recent study investigated whether and how overweight and/or diabetic psoriasis patients...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Heart failure: combination of four as "Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy" Standard established at HFrEF with individual nuances The modern treatment of heart failure is characterized by early intervention, multidimensional care and extended therapy options. Around half of all heart failure patients have a reduced left ventricular ejection...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Case report: Hiccups after ketoacidosis Nebulized lidocaine brings relief Persistent hiccups are a rare but distressing symptom that can significantly affect the quality of life of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). In one clinical case, treatment with inhaled nebulized...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated A case-based, practical overview from Canada Vaccinations for heart patients Patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are more likely to suffer severe courses of vaccine-preventable infections – and more cardiac complications such as ACS, heart failure decompensation, arrhythmias or strokes. This...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Arterial elasticity, vascular ageing, endothelial function Longevity and cardiovascular health 2025 Vascular ageing is not a purely “biological” concept, but can be measured clinically – via arterial stiffness (e.g. PWV), endothelial function (e.g. FMD) and the resulting risk profiles. In parallel...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated AI-supported risk stratification for chest pain in the emergency room Performance of a fully automated ECG model Despite guidelines, the standardized assessment of chest pain in the emergency department remains inconsistent, expensive and prone to misinterpretation. A retrospective two-center study approach published in Open Heart now presents...…
