This content is machine translated Heart rhythm From harmonious symphony to age-related dissonance The human heart does not simply beat to the beat of a metronome-like sound, but produces a complex, multi-layered “heart music” that finds its expression in millions of micro-variations. At...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Aortic valve replacement The most frequent arrhythmias after AKE or TAVI Narrowing of the aortic valve is the most common acquired valve defect and is corrected by AKE or TAVI. However, despite advances in therapy, rhythm problems often occur. What to…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Cardiac diseases in women Arrhythmias during pregnancy Arrhythmias are one of the most common cardiac complications during pregnancy in women with and without known structural heart disease. Arrhythmias that were previously infrequent may become more frequent during…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Heart related complaints Palpitations Palpitations are a common symptom and usually of harmless etiology. A targeted history taking together with the clinical examination and the resting ECG allow to decide which patients should be…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Atrial fibrillation What is the indication for anticoagulation and arrhythmia? Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained arrhythmia. The prevalence in the general population is 1.5-2% [1]. With a fivefold increased risk of stroke and threefold increased risk of cardiac…
